Thomas E. Watson was an influential politician in Georgia's history. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1890 to 1891 and in the U.S. Senate from 1921 to 1922. He was a strong advocate for the rights of farmers and laborers, and he was a leader in the Populist movement. He was also a vocal opponent of the Ku Klux Klan and a proponent of racial equality. His legacy is one of a champion of the people, fighting for the rights of the working class and for racial justice.
