Bibb Graves

Bibb Graves
Official portrait, 1935
38th Governor of Alabama
In office January 14, 1935 – January 17, 1939
Lieutenant	Thomas E. Knight
Preceded by	Benjamin M. Miller
Succeeded by	Frank M. Dixon
In office January 17, 1927 – January 19, 1931
Lieutenant	William C. Davis
Preceded by	William W. Brandon
Succeeded by	Benjamin M. Miller
Personal details
Born	(1873-04-01)April 1, 1873 Hope Hull, Alabama, U.S.
Died	March 14, 1942(1942-03-14) (aged 68) Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Resting place	Greenwood Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Dixie Bibb Graves
Alma mater	University of Alabama, Yale Law School
Profession	Teacher, lawyer
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Unit	Alabama National Guard 1st Alabama Cavalry 117th U.S. Field Artillery
Battles/wars	World War I

David Bibb Graves (April 1, 1873 – March 14, 1942) was an American Democratic politician and the 38th governor of Alabama 1927–1931 and 1935–1939, the first Alabama governor to serve two four-year terms. He successfully advanced progressive political programs while allying himself with the Ku Klux Klan, probably serving as head of the Montgomery chapter.