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How many years did Tillman serve as governor of South Carolina?

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Benjamin Tillman served as governor of South Carolina for four years from 1890 to 1894. During his time in office, he oversaw the passage of several Jim Crow laws that disenfranchised African Americans and cemented white supremacy in the state. Tillman also played a key role in the formation of the Democratic Party's white supremacy wing, which would dominate South Carolina politics for decades to come.
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