Background
Eastland, James O. was born on November 18, 1904 in Doddsville, Mizz. Son of Woods Caperton and Alma (Austin) Eastland.
Eastland, James O. was born on November 18, 1904 in Doddsville, Mizz. Son of Woods Caperton and Alma (Austin) Eastland.
Student, University Mississippi, 1922-1924; student, Vanderbilt University, 1925-1926; student, University Alabama, 1926-1927; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Mississippi College, 1971.
Practiced law, Forest, Mississippi and Sunflower County, from 1934. Member Mississippi House of Representatives, 1928-1932. Appointed to fill vacancy in the United States Senate, June-September, 1941.
United States senator from Mississippi, 1943-1978. Senate president protem, 1972-1978. Chairman judiciary committee, 1956-1978.
Former member agriculture and forestry committee, Democratic policy committee, commission on art and antiquities.
Married Elizabeth Coleman, July 6, 1932. Children: Nell, Anne, Sue, Woods Eugene.