Who was the famous father in this story?
Strom Thurmond,
How old was he when he died?
100
Who was his daughter?
Essie Mae Washington-Williams
Was she an illegitimate child?
yes
Was she bi-racial?
yes
What was Thurmond's position on segregation?
a segregationist leader
All of his life?
. no
When did he run for president?
1948
What was his party then?
Democratic Party,
What party did he join in the 60's?
Republican Party
What was Washington-
unknown
What was Washington-Williams' mother's name?
Carrie Butler
Where did she work?
maid at the Thurmond family home
Was the story of Washington-Williams confirmed?
yes, after his death
By whom?
an attorney in 2003