John Stewart Battle (July 11, 1890 – April 9, 1972) was an American lawyer and politician who served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly and as the 56th Governor of Virginia (from 1950 to 1954).
Author: John S. Battle for Governor campaign Source: 1949 campaign poster, John S. Battle for Governor. On file at Encyclopedia Virginia, Virginia Foundation for the Humanities License: PD ineligible