George W. Lee 1894 - 1976 ~ 4E 144
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Life story of George W. Lee.
Waymark Code: WMEF1J
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2012
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George W. Lee
1894 - 1976
Political, business and civic leader, Lee was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Expeditionary Force. Heroic in W.W.I, he was an active black combat officer. An insurance executive and capitalist, Lee was leader of the Lincoln League and Old Guard Republican Party for 45 years in Shelby County. He was a Tenn. Republican Exec. Committeeman and, in 1952 at the Republican Convention, he seconded the nomination of Robert Taft for president. Orator and author of Beale Street. Lee was the Order of Elks Grand Commissioner of Education. In 1973, his portrait was placed in the State Capitol.
Marker Name: George W. Lee Memphis, Tn
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 4E 144
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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