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August 12, 1925

Dale Leon Bumpers was born in Charleston (Franklin County). Bumpers was one of the state’s most successful politicians in the last half of the twentieth century. As governor, Bumpers initiated the enactment of historic legislation, including a restructuring of the tax system and a reorganization (with Act 38 of 1971) of the state’s government, and as a U.S. senator (1975–1999), he was a fiscally conservative, socially liberal legislator recognized for his oratorical skills. He died in 2016.

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J. N. Heiskell and Merci Train Car

In 1949, in recognition of the relief efforts by the United States after World War II, France organized an appreciation program known as the Merci Train. Forty-nine boxcars loaded with gifts were delivered to the United States. J. N. Heiskell, Arkansas Merci Train committee member and editor of the Arkansas Gazette, is shown here examining the car delivered to Arkansas.

 

In 1949, in recognition of the relief efforts by the United States after World War II, France organized an appreciation program known as the Merci Train. Forty-nine boxcars loaded with gifts were delivered to the United States. J. N. Heiskell, Arkansas Merci Train committee member and editor of the Arkansas Gazette, is shown here examining the car delivered to Arkansas.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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