Charles Kirbo
Charles Kirbo | |
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Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia | |
In office 1972–1974 | |
Preceded by | David H. Gambrell |
Succeeded by | Marge Thurman |
Personal details | |
Born | LLB ) | March 5, 1917
Charles Hughes Kirbo (March 5, 1917 – September 2, 1996) was an American lawyer and longtime advisor to Jimmy Carter. He served as the Chairman of the Democratic Party in Georgia for two years from 1972 to 1974.
Early life and legal career
Kirbo was born on March 5, 1917, in Bainbridge, Georgia.[1] He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1939 and later served in the United States Army in World War II.[1] In 1960, Kirbo became a partner in the law firm of King & Spalding.[1]
Political career
Kirbo first represented Jimmy Carter in 1962 when Carter lost the Democratic primary for a Georgia state senate seat.
Death
Kirbo died on September 2, 1996, in Atlanta of complications from gall bladder surgery.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Lawrence Van Gelder, Charles H. Kirbo, 79, Is Dead; Was Carter's Closest Adviser, The New York Times (September 4, 1996).
- ^ a b c The Nation: The Charlie Behind Jimmy, Time magazine (July 12, 1976).
- ISBN 978-0-7190-4693-3.
- ISBN 978-0-7190-4693-3.