This episode of Profile, hosted by Jim Welch, showcases Senator Ernest F. “Fritz” Hollings, a man who is seen as an enigma; a political puzzle whose decisions have pleased, enraged, and astounded allies and critics alike. Sen. Hollings fits no political label, either.
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A Catholic nun introduced Fritz Hollings to a world he never knew existed: hunger and starvation. Disgusted by the poor living conditions of the destitute, Hollings made an effort to help improve the...
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The first segment chronicles Ernest F. “Fritz” Hollings’ early life, education, and rise to political power. Hollings graduated from The Citadel in 1942, and served for thirty three months in the U.S...
