Campaigns
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Governor Terry Sanford (center) as he announced the appointment of James Allen Graham as Commissioner of Agriculture on July 29, 1964 succeeding the late Stag Ballentine. He was elected for the first time on November 3, 1964 and again in 1968, 1972, 1976, 1970, 1984, 1988, 1992 and 1996. This covered nine successful campaigns over more than 36 years. |
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Judge Claude Gaddy swears in James A. Graham as Commissioner of Agriculture on June 30, 1964. Governor Sanford looks on. |
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Jim Graham with members of the first council of state members with whom he served. |
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Commissioner Graham and Governor Bob Scott light up cigars after the Inaugural Ceremony on January 3, 1969. |
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On the campaign trail. |
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Commissioner being sworn in January, 1973. |
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Commissioner being sworn in January, 1981. |
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Graham wearing his "Thank You For Smoking" pin. |
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Working to get elected again in 1988. |
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Commissioner Graham and Mrs. Graham enjoy the inaugural ball after the 1988 election. |
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Jim Graham with his long time friend, Secretary of State, Thad Eure. |
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Signs for some of Graham's many campaigns over the years. |