Which THREE items represent accomplishments of Senator Richard B. Russell?
A)served in the U.S. Army in World War II
B)served 51 years in the House of Representatives
C)helped bring or maintain 15 military bases to the state of Georgia
D)was a member of the Senate Armed Services & Appropriations Committee
E)served one term as Governor of Georgia

Answer: C,D,and E
Explanation: Richard B. Russell was involved early on in politics. He served one term as Governor of Georgia in the 1930s, becoming one of the youngest ever in the state's history. After being elected to the U.S. Senate in 1933, he stayed there for the next 38 years. As a member of the Senate Armed Services & Appropriations Committee, he had great influence in military matters. In this role helped bring or maintain 15 military bases to the state of Georgia, which provided jobs for tens of thousands of people in the state.