Joseph E. Brennan
American lawyer and politician (1934–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph Edward Brennan (November 2, 1934 – April 6, 2024) was an American lawyer and politician from Maine. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 70th Governor of Maine from 1979 to 1987 and in the United States House of Representatives for Maine's 1st congressional district from 1987 to 1991.[1] Brennan was a commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission during the Clinton, George W. Bush, and Obama administrations.
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Joe Brennan | |
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Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission | |
In office November 10, 1999 – January 1, 2013 | |
President | Bill Clinton George W. Bush Barack Obama |
Preceded by | William Hathaway |
Succeeded by | William P. Doyle |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 1st district | |
In office January 7, 1987 – January 3, 1991 | |
Preceded by | Jock McKernan |
Succeeded by | Tom Andrews |
70th Governor of Maine | |
In office January 3, 1979 – January 7, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Jim Longley |
Succeeded by | Jock McKernan |
Attorney General of Maine | |
In office January 2, 1975 – January 3, 1979 | |
Governor | Jim Longley |
Preceded by | Jon Lund |
Succeeded by | Richard Cohen |
Member of the Maine Senate from the 10th district | |
In office January 3, 1973 – January 1, 1975 | |
Preceded by | Gerard Conley |
Succeeded by | Philip Merrill |
Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the Portland district | |
In office January 6, 1965 – January 6, 1971 Serving with 11 at-large members | |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Edward Brennan (1934-11-02)November 2, 1934 Portland, Maine, U.S. |
Died | April 6, 2024(2024-04-06) (aged 89) Portland, Maine, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Constance Brennan |
Children | 2 |
Education | Boston College (BS) University of Maine (LLB) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1953–1955 |
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