J. Howard McGrath
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For other people named James McGrath, see James McGrath (disambiguation).
"Senator McGrath" redirects here. For the Wyoming State Senate member, see Dora McGrath.
James Howard McGrath (November 28, 1903 – September 2, 1966) was an American politician and attorney from Rhode Island. McGrath, a Democrat, served as U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island before becoming governor, U.S. Solicitor General, U.S. Senator, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and Attorney General of the United States.[1][2]
Quick Facts Howard McGrath, 60th United States Attorney General ...
Howard McGrath | |
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60th United States Attorney General | |
In office August 23, 1949 – April 3, 1952 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Tom C. Clark |
Succeeded by | James P. McGranery |
United States Senator from Rhode Island | |
In office January 3, 1947 – August 23, 1949 | |
Preceded by | Peter G. Gerry |
Succeeded by | Edward L. Leahy |
Chair of the Democratic National Committee | |
In office October 29, 1947 – August 24, 1949 | |
Preceded by | Robert E. Hannegan |
Succeeded by | William M. Boyle |
27th United States Solicitor General | |
In office October 6, 1945 – October 25, 1946 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Charles Fahy |
Succeeded by | Philip Perlman |
60th Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office January 7, 1941 – October 6, 1945 | |
Lieutenant | Louis W. Cappelli John Pastore |
Preceded by | William Henry Vanderbilt III |
Succeeded by | John O. Pastore |
U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island | |
In office 1934–1940 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Henry Boss |
Succeeded by | George Troy |
Personal details | |
Born | James Howard McGrath (1903-11-28)November 28, 1903 Woonsocket, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Died | September 2, 1966(1966-09-02) (aged 62) Narragansett, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Estelle Cadorette |
Children | 1 |
Education | Providence College (BA) Boston University (LLB) |
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