Oral history interview with Willie Talton, part two, 2012 September 5

Digital Library of Georgia
Chalout, Mike, Interviewer | hlp_wroh_taltonw002
Houston County Public Library System | Warner Robins Heritage Society Oral History Project
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00:00:00 - Talton talks about joining the Houston County Sheriff Department

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00:05:59 - Talton discusses coming back to the Warner Robins police department before retiring

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00:09:11 - Talton discusses his time as a Georgia state representative

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Segment Synopsis: Talton was the first African American elected to the Georgia House of Representatives since reconstruction.

00:12:57 - Talton discusses his political affiliation

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Segment Synopsis: Talton first registered as a Democrat, then started voting independent before becoming affiliated with the Republican party.

00:16:37 - Talton advises the younger generation on politics and government involvement

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00:18:49 - Talton talks about his family

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00:19:36 - Talton discusses significant aspects of Warner Robins and how he'd like to see the town grow

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