EXECUTIVE · MS · 1972-1976
William Waller
Governor · Democrat · Mississippi
On the record
Prosecuted Byron De La Beckwith for Medgar Evers murder
Background
Between 1972 and 1976, William Waller held the Governor seat in Mississippi, a 4-year tenure. After: Chief Justice · State Supreme Court (2009-2018). Note: Prosecuted Byron De La Beckwith for Medgar Evers murder.
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