Hollings was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from [[The Citadel]] in 1942. Following his graduation, he served as an artillery officer in the [[U.S. Army]] during [[World War II]]. After the war, Hollings earned a law degree from the University of South Carolina in 1947. | Hollings was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from [[The Citadel]] in 1942. Following his graduation, he served as an artillery officer in the [[U.S. Army]] during [[World War II]]. After the war, Hollings earned a law degree from the University of South Carolina in 1947. |