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James Terry Sanford (August 20, 1917 – April 18, 1998) was an American lawyer and politician from North Carolina. A member of the Democratic Party , Sanford served as the 65th Governor of North Carolina from 1961 to 1965, was a two-time U.S. presidential candidate in the 1970s, and served as a U.S. senator from 1986 to 1993.
Terry Sanford was a governor, senator, and Duke president who championed public education, civil rights, and Kennedy. Learn about his life, legacy, and centennial celebration at the Sanford School of Public Policy.
Learn about Terry Sanford, a native of Laurinburg who served as governor, senator, and president of Duke University. He was known for his education reforms, civil rights advocacy, and Research Triangle Park expansion.
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19 de abr. de 1998 · Terry Sanford, who lowered racial barriers as Governor of North Carolina in the 1960's, setting the style for a new kind of Southern politician, and later became a United States...
North Carolina’s Terry Sanford, then 43 years old, was one of the first major Southern politicians to endorse John F. Kennedy for president. The two Democrats — energetic World War II veterans...
Learn about Terry Sanford, one of North Carolina's most prominent figures, who served as governor, president of Duke University and U.S. senator. Explore his legacy of ethical leadership and public life through a series of short biographical films.
18 de abr. de 1998 · Terry Sanford is remembered as a visionary who helped transform North Carolina into a national leader in fighting poverty and Duke into a world-class research institution. Raised on a farm near Laurinburg, Sanford was a champion for the poor.
