Eric Holder
United States Attorney General from 2009 to 2015 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eric Holder (born January 21, 1951) is an American attorney. He served as the Attorney General of the United States, under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2015. He was the first African-American to hold that post.[2] Before being named as Attorney General, he was the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia under President Clinton[3] and help pick Joe Biden as Obama's running mate.[4] Holder was born in the Bronx.
Quick Facts 82nd United States Attorney General, President ...
Eric Holder | |
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82nd United States Attorney General | |
In office February 3, 2009[1] – April 27, 2015 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Michael Mukasey |
Succeeded by | Loretta Lynch |
United States Attorney General Acting | |
In office January 20, 2001 – February 2, 2001 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Janet Reno |
Succeeded by | John Ashcroft |
Deputy Attorney General of the United States | |
In office 1997–2001 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Jamie Gorelick |
Succeeded by | Larry Thompson |
US Attorney for the District of Columbia | |
In office 1993–1997 | |
Nominated by | Bill Clinton |
Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia | |
In office 1988–1993 | |
Nominated by | Ronald Reagan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1951-01-21) January 21, 1951 (age 73) The Bronx, New York, United States |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Sharon Malone |
Children | (3) |
Alma mater | Columbia University Columbia Law School |
Profession | Attorney at law |
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On September 25, 2014, the Justice Department said Holder would resign as soon as his successor is confirmed.[5] He was succeeded by Loretta Lynch on April 27, 2015.