Background
Johnston, Olin Dewitt was born on November 18, 1896 in near Honea Path, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. Son of Edward Andrews and Leila (Webb) Johnston.
Johnston, Olin Dewitt was born on November 18, 1896 in near Honea Path, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States. Son of Edward Andrews and Leila (Webb) Johnston.
Bachelor of Arts, Wofford College, 1921. Master of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, University South Carolina., also Doctor of Laws.
Admitted to South Carolina. bar, 1924. Member firm Johnston & Scott, Columbia. Governor of South Carolina., term ending 1939, re-elected, 1942.
United States senator, since 1944.
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Served as sergeant 42d Division, United States Army, France, World War I. Mason (32°).
Married Gladys East. Atkinson, December 27, 1924.