USA HISTORY

Use the information to answer the questionServed in the U.S. Senate from 1933 to 1971Known for his efforts to strengthen national defense Supported small farmers and soil & water conservationWorked to bring economic opportunities to GeorgiaWhich Georgia politician is described by the statements?

(A) Carl Vinson

(B) William J. Harris

(C) ** Richard E. Russell

(D) Franklin D. Roosevelt

Concept note-1: -He chaired the Armed Services Committee during two major wars, from 1951 to 1953 and from 1955 to 1969, and was instrumental in boosting the defense budget. He authored the National School Lunch Act of 1946 (later named for Russell in a reauthorization) and promoted the development of new forms of energy.

Concept note-2: -Richard Brevard Russell Jr. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 66th Governor of Georgia from 1931 to 1933 before serving in the United States Senate for almost 40 years, from 1933 to 1971.