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Robert W. Hemphill
American politician

Robert W. Hemphill

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American politician
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Gender
Male
Place of birth
Chester, USA
Place of death
Chester, USA
Age
68 years
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Biography

Robert Witherspoon Hemphill (May 10, 1915 – December 25, 1983) was a United States Representative from South Carolina and later was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.

Education and career

Born on May 10, 1915, in Chester, South Carolina, Hemphill attended the public schools. He graduated with an Artium Baccalaureus degree from the University of South Carolina in 1936 and with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1938. At the university, Hemphill was a member of the Euphradian Society. He was admitted to the bar in 1938 and commenced the practice of law in Chester until 1964. Hemphill volunteered in 1941 as a flying cadet in the United States Army Air Corps and served as a bomber pilot until December 1945. After returning from the war, he served as chairman of Chester County Democratic conventions in 1946 and 1947. He was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1946, serving from 1947 to 1948. He served as solicitor of the Sixth South Carolina Judicial Circuit from 1950 to 1956.

Congressional service

Hemphill was elected as a Democrat to the Eighty-fifth and to the three succeeding Congresses, serving from January 3, 1957, until his resignation May 1, 1964, to take a federal judicial post. During his Congressional service, he was a delegate to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Congress in London in 1959.

Federal judicial service

Hemphill was nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson on April 15, 1964, to a joint seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of South Carolina and the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina vacated by Judge George Bell Timmerman Sr. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 30, 1964, and received his commission on April 30, 1964. He served as Chief Judge of the Eastern District from 1964 to 1965. On November 1, 1965, the Eastern and Western Districts were recombined into a single United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. On that day, Hemphill was reassigned by operation of law to a new seat authorized by 79 Stat. 951. He served as Chief Judge from 1979 to 1980. He assumed senior status on May 10, 1980. His service terminated on December 25, 1983, due to his death in Chester. He was interred in Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, in Chester.

Personal

Hemphill was the great-great-nephew of Senator John Hemphill, great-nephew of John J. Hemphill, great-nephew of William Huggins Brawley, and great-great-grandson of Robert Witherspoon.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
James P. Richards
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
fromSouth Carolina's 5th congressional district

1957–1964
Succeeded by
Thomas S. Gettys
Legal offices
Preceded by
George Bell Timmerman Sr.
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of South Carolina
Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of South Carolina

1964–1965
Succeeded by
Seat abolished
Preceded by
George Bell Timmerman Sr.
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of South Carolina
1964–1965
Succeeded by
Office abolished
Preceded by
Seat established by 79 Stat. 951
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
1965–1980
Succeeded by
William Walter Wilkins
Preceded by
James Robert Martin Jr.
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
1979–1980
Succeeded by
Charles Earl Simons Jr.
South Carolina's delegation(s) to the 85th–87th United States Congresses (ordered by seniority)
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86thSenate: JohnstonThurmondHouse: J. McMillanRiversJ. RileyB. DornR. AshmoreR. Hemphill
87thSenate: JohnstonThurmondHouse: J. McMillanRiversJ. RileyB. DornR. AshmoreR. HemphillC. Riley
88thSenate: JohnstonThurmondHouse: J. McMillanRiversB. DornR. AshmoreR. HemphillWatsonGettys
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Who was Robert W. Hemphill?
Robert W. Hemphill was an American economist who served as the credit manager of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta from 1914 to 1936. He was known for his critical views on the Federal Reserve system and his advocacy for sound money principles.
What were Hemphill's views on the Federal Reserve system?
Hemphill believed that the Federal Reserve system had too much power and lacked accountability. He argued that the system favored big banks and allowed them to create money out of thin air, leading to inflation and economic instability. Hemphill advocated for a return to a more decentralized banking system.
Did Hemphill hold any other positions within the banking industry?
Yes, Hemphill served as president of the Institute for Economic Research, an organization dedicated to promoting sound money principles. He also wrote extensively on the subject of money and banking, including his notable book "My Adventures with Your Money."
What were Hemphill's views on sound money?
Hemphill believed that sound money, backed by a tangible asset such as gold, was essential for economic stability. He argued that the Federal Reserve's ability to create money without proper backing contributed to inflation and debased the value of currency. Hemphill advocated for a return to a gold standard.
What was Hemphill's impact on economics and banking?
Hemphill's critical views on the Federal Reserve system and his advocacy for sound money principles influenced a larger discourse on monetary policy. While his ideas were not widely adopted in his time, they continue to shape discussions on the role of central banks and the importance of a stable monetary system.
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