James Lawrence Fly
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James Lawrence "Larry" Fly (February 22, 1898 – January 6, 1966) was an American lawyer, famous as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and, later, director of the American Civil Liberties Union.[1] He helped inaugurate standards for commercial television broadcasting, and vigorously opposed wiretapping throughout his career.
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James Lawrence Fly | |
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Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission | |
In office September 1, 1939 – November 13, 1944 | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Frank R. McNinch |
Succeeded by | Ewell K. Jett |
Chairman, Defense Communications Board | |
In office September 24, 1940 – November 13, 1944 | |
Preceded by | office created |
Succeeded by | Ewell K. Jett |
Personal details | |
Born | February 22, 1898 Dallas County, Texas |
Died | January 6, 1966 (1966-01-07) (aged 67) Daytona Beach, Florida |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mildred Marvin Jones |
Children | James Lawrence Fly, Jr., and Sara Virginia Fly |
Alma mater | United States Naval Academy, Harvard Law School |
Occupation | lawyer |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1920–1923 |
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