Question

what was the three governors controversy ? short answer

Answer 1

The Three Governors Controversy was a political crisis in Georgia during 1947-1948, stemming from the death of Governor Eugene Talmadge. Talmadge had won the election for a fourth term, but was unable to take office due to his passing. The state legislature elected Melvin E. Thompson as acting governor, while Talmadge's supporters declared that his son, Herman Talmadge, was the rightful governor. This led to a power struggle involving three claimants: Thompson, Herman Talmadge, and outgoing governor Ellis Arnall. Ultimately, the controversy was resolved by the Georgia Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of Thompson.