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Description
Starting off with a big bang, Georgia Lt. Governor Lester Maddox closes his first session of the Georgia Senate with such force with his gavel that it broke in half. A broken piece flies into the air. Part of Maddox's duties as Lieutenant governor is to preside over the Senate.
