Interview with Graddy Johnson, May 26, 1992

Project: Kentucky Legislature Oral History Project

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Interview Summary

Johnson (House 1968, 54th district; Republican) recalls his family's tradition in law and coal mining, his education, personal life, and recent study in social work. He highlights his disillusionment with politics, his switch in party affiliation, the impact of national politics and policies, and the corruptibility of politicians. He concludes with a discussion of his work as a (Lexington - Fayette County) urban county government lawyer and how his experience as a legislator influences his current work.

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1992oh191_leg046

Interviewee Name

Graddy Johnson

Interviewer Name

Judy K. Bowen

Interview Date

1992-05-26

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Johnson, Graddy Interview by Judy K. Bowen. 26 May. 1992. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.

Johnson, G. (1992, May 26). Interview by J. K. Bowen. Kentucky Legislature Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.

Johnson, Graddy, interview by Judy K. Bowen. May 26, 1992, Kentucky Legislature Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.





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