Walter F. George

From left, Gov. Ed Rivers, Sen. Richard B. Russell Jr. and Sen. Walter F. George listen to President Roosevelt back his opponent at a campaign rally in Barnesville, Ga., Aug. 11, 1938. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Head to Head. Senator Walter George, center, listens as FDR backs his primary foe at a rally. (Courtesy of Georgia State University)

Courtesy of Georgia State University