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Zell Miller
Zell Bryan Miller was an American politician who served as the 79th governor of Georgia from 1991 to 1999 and as a United States senator representing the state from 2000 to 2005. He was a member of the Democratic Party and is the last Democrat as of 2026 to be elected twice as Governor of Georgia.
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Born 24 February 1932 · Died 23 March 2018 · Q187516
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2026· 3 entries
“I see one-third of a nation ill-housed, ill-clad, ill-nourished,”
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“That was terrible. I embarrassed myself. I”
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2018· 4 entries
Died 2018-03-23.
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At his home in Young Harris, Georgia, from complications of Parkinson's disease
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“I say bomb the hell out of them. If there's collateral damage, so be it. They certainly found our civilians to be expendable.”
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“Kerry would let Paris decide when America needs defending. I want Bush to decide.”
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2016· 1 entry
Miller's grandson, Bryan Miller, started the Miller Institute Foundation as a way to preserve and promote his grandfather's legacy
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2014· 1 entry
Miller endorsed major Georgia candidates in both parties
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2012· 1 entry
Miller served as the national co-chair to the campaign of Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich
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2008· 1 entry
After Barack Obama was elected president and Democrats increased their majorities in the House and Senate, Miller endorsed Republican Saxby Chambliss in the Senate run-off against Democrat Jim Martin and criticized Obama
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2005· 3 entries
And featured Tony Perkins and James Dobson
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Miller was elected to the board of directors of the National Rifle Association of America
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No Georgia Democrats were elected to the United States Senate for 16 years until Raphael Warnock won Miller's former seat in the 2020–2021 special runoff election and Jon Ossoff won the Class 2 seat in the 2020–2021 regu
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2004· 3 entries
Election won: 2004 election support for Republicans.
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Miller criticized the state of the Democratic Party
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Campaign: 2004 election support for Republicans.
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2003· 2 entries
Miller announced that he would not seek re-election after completing his term in the Senate
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Career landmark: United States senator (2003–2005).
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2001· 1 entry
Career landmark: United States senator (2001–2003).
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2000· 1 entry
Career landmark: United States senator (2000–2001).
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1998· 1 entry
Received an honorary degree in Doctor of Laws from Oglethorpe University
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1996· 1 entry
“the Republicans sold us out, with a generation of trickle-down economics that blew the deficit sky-high, drove poverty through the roof, and squeezed the middle class like a lemon at a county fair.”
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1994· 1 entry
And was signed into law by then Governor Zell Miller on December 15, 1994, and went into effect on January 1, 1995
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1991· 2 entries
Career landmark: Governor of Georgia (1991–1999).
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Miller endorsed Governor Bill Clinton of Arkansas for president
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1990· 1 entry
Defeating Republican Johnny Isakson (who later became his successor as U
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1980· 1 entry
Miller unsuccessfully challenged Herman Talmadge in the Democratic primary for his seat in the United States Senate
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1975· 1 entry
Career landmark: Lieutenant Governor of Georgia (1975–1991).
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1974· 1 entry
Serving four terms from 1975 to 1991, through the terms of Governors George Busbee and Joe Frank Harris, making him the longest-serving lieutenant governor in Georgia history
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1973· 1 entry
Career landmark: member (1973–1975).
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1964· 1 entry
And 1966, Miller unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for the United States House of Representatives
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1961· 1 entry
Career landmark: member of the Georgia State Senate (1961–1964).
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1959· 1 entry
Career landmark: mayor (1959–1960).
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1958· 1 entry
Studied at University of Georgia, Master of Arts (1958).
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1957· 1 entry
Studied at University of Georgia, Bachelor of Arts (1957).
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1956· 1 entry
And earned bachelor's and master's degrees in history from the University of Georgia
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1932· 1 entry
Born 1932-02-24.
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