About George L. Smith
Lived 1912 – 1973 (aged 61). George L. Smith was an American politician.
George Leon Smith II (November 27, 1912 – December 9, 1973) was an American politician in the state of Georgia.
Smith was born in Stillmore, Georgia in 1912, and attended the University of Georgia. Admitted to the Georgia bar in 1932, he was an attorney and served as City Attorney of Swainsboro, Georgia before his election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1944. He served as the speaker of that body on two occasions, from 1959 to 1962, and from 1967 until his death in office from a stroke in 1973.
George L. Smith State Park near Twin City, Georgia is named in his honor.
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Who was George L. Smith?
American politician, state of Georgia
When was George L. Smith born?
George L. Smith was born on 27 November 1912 in Stillmore.
When did George L. Smith die?
George L. Smith died on 9 December 1973 in Atlanta, Georgia.
What was George L. Smith's occupation?
George L. Smith was a politician.
What nationality was George L. Smith?
George L. Smith was American.
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