Jack Tenney
American politician (1898–1970) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jack Breckinridge Tenney (April 1, 1898 – November 4, 1970) was an American politician who was noted for leading anti-communist investigations in California in the 1940s and early 1950s as head of the California Senate Factfinding Subcommittee on Un-American Activities ("Tenney Committee"); earlier, he was a song-composer, best known for "Mexicali Rose".
Quick Facts Member of the California Senate from the 38th district, Preceded by ...
Jack Tenney | |
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Member of the California Senate from the 38th district | |
In office January 4, 1943 – January 3, 1955 | |
Preceded by | Robert W. Kenny |
Succeeded by | Richard B. Richards |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 46th district | |
In office January 4, 1937 – January 4, 1943 | |
Preceded by | Ralph W. Evans |
Succeeded by | Glenn M. Anderson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1898-04-01)April 1, 1898 St. Louis, Missouri, US |
Died | November 4, 1970(1970-11-04) (aged 72) Glendale, California, US |
Political party | Republican (after 1944) Democratic (before 1944) |
Spouse(s) | Leda Westrem Florence Gruber Linnie G. Wymore |
Children | 2 |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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