In full: Harry Flood Byrd (Show more) Born: June 10, 1887, Martinsburg, West Virginia, U.S. (Show more) Died: October 20, 1966, Berryville, Virginia (Show more) Harry F. Byrd (born June 10, 1887, Martinsburg, West Virginia, U.S.—died October 20, 1966, Berryville, Virginia) American newspaper publisher, farmer, and prominent Democratic politician in the state of Virginia for more than 40 years. Elected governor of the state in 1925 and appointed U.S. senator in 1933, he embraced low taxes, minimal government services, administrative efficiency, and white supremacy. He and the so-called Byrd Organization, a group of his powerful supporters in the Virginia Democratic Party, dominated Virginia’s politics into the 1960s. Harry Flood Byrd was raised in Winchester, Virginia. His lineage included political leaders and socially prominent Virginians from ...(100 of 605 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!