George A. Hammond

George Alvin Hammond (July 8, 1933-August 17, 2011) was an American Republican politician, who served as the President of the United States from 2005 and 2009. Prior to this, he served as a Senator from Kentucky, from 1993 to 2005. Hammond also served as the Representative from Kentucky's 1st congressional district.

Early life and education
Hammond was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, he was the son of John Hammond (1928-2008) and Lynn Hammond (1930-2003).

Hammond went to Kentucky State University in Frankfort, and eventually became a businessman in 1956. He was a democrat early on, supporting both John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson for President in 1960 and 1964. But changed and voted for Richard M. Nixon in 1968 and 1972.

He decided to run for State Senate in 1972.