Carl Vinson and Richard B. Russell were both greatly appreciated men before, during, and after World War II. Russell was mainly involved in Georgia government and law while Vinson focused more on the military affairs. Both of these men contributed great things to the United States by serving their part to help our country before, during, and even after World War II.

Richard B. Russell was born in Winder, Georgia on November 2nd, 1897. He was born to an already governmentally involved family. His father, Richard B. Russell Sr., was a state legislator, businessman, and judge. Russell began studying at the University of Georgia in 1915 where he was involved in many social groups. He served in public office for 50 years which all included …show more content…
He served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 25 terms consecutively and was in the House Naval Affairs Committee for 16 years. As you can probably tell, Vinson mainly focused on military affairs during his career. Whenever things in Europe and Asia started get bad, Vinson tried his hardest to help by writing several bills, two of which were passed. Then, almost 2 years before World War II broke out, he strengthened the naval aviation, pilots, and air forces. Many people say they don't know what we would've done without Vinson in these times because he played one of the biggest roles in saving our country and many others.

After the war, both of these incredible men didn’t just disappear into time like many people have in the past. Russell devoted the rest of his life to public service and was given high seniority in legislation. He was admired by his peers for his fairness, modesty, intellect, and integrity. Vinson retired after serving just over 50 years in military affairs. He held a record for the longest life to be in the House. The Public Affairs at the University of Georgia was renamed the Carl Vinson Institution of Georgia in 1983 because of the great impact he had on