Interview with Earle Bell, September 18, 1975
Project: Earle C. Clements Oral History Project
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In this interview, Earle Bell, former editor of the Union County Advocate of Morganfield, Kentucky, describes first knowing Senator Earle C. Clements as a high school football coach. He talks about Clements' tenure as county judge, his campaign style, and Clements' campaign for Congress. Bell provides his evaluation of Clements as a congressman, governor, and senator. He discusses Clements' senatorial re-election campaign loss in 1956 and his relationship with his constituents. Bell also describes the Clements and Combs administrations and provides an evaluation of Clements' political philosophy.Interview Accession
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Bell, Earle Interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. 18 Sep. 1975. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Bell, E. (1975, September 18). Interview by T. L. Birdwhistell. Earle C. Clements Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Bell, Earle, interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. September 18, 1975, Earle C. Clements Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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