James P. McGranery
James Patrick McGranery | |
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61st United States Attorney General | |
In office April 4, 1952 – January 20, 1953 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | J. Howard McGrath |
Succeeded by | Herbert Brownell Jr. |
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania | |
In office 1946–1952 | |
Appointed by | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Harry Ellis Kalodner |
Succeeded by | John W. Lord, Jr. |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1937 – November 17, 1943 | |
Preceded by | William H. Wilson |
Succeeded by | Joseph M. Pratt |
Personal details | |
Born |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | July 8, 1895
Died |
December 23, 1962 67) Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Regina T. Clark |
Children | James Patrick Jr., Clark and Regina |
Parents |
Patrick McGranery Bridget Gallagher McGranery |
Alma mater | Temple University Beasley School of Law (1928) |
Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Military service | |
Service/branch | United States Army Air Service |
Battles/wars | World War I |
James Patrick McGranery (July 8, 1895 – December 23, 1962) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as the United States Attorney General during the Truman administration from April 4, 1952 until January 20, 1953.
Early life and education
He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Patrick McGranery, and Bridget (née Gallagher). McGranery served in World War I as an observation balloon pilot with the United States Army Air Service, and as an adjutant in the One Hundred and Eleventh Infantry. He graduated from Temple University Law School in 1928.
McGranery married the former Regina T. Clark, on November 29, 1939; they had three children: a one son of James Patrick "Jim" Jr., and two daughters of Clark and Regina.
U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania
He was elected to the United States House of Representatives for the 75th through the 78th Congresses. In November 1943, McGranery was appointed assistant to the Attorney General of the United States and was responsible for supervising the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Bureau of Prisons and various divisions. He then served as a judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Attorney General of the United States
President Harry S. Truman appointed McGranery as Attorney General and he served in that capacity until 1953. McGranery revoked the re-entry permit of Charlie Chaplin, when he was accused of Communist sympathies.[1]
Later life and death
He returned to the practicing law in Washington, D.C. in 1954. He died in Palm Beach, Florida, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
References
- ↑ Woo, Elaine (2011-09-29). "Mo Rothman dies at 92; found new audience for Chaplin". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2011-10-01.
External links
- Media related to James P. McGranery at Wikimedia Commons
- United States Congress. "James P. McGranery (id: M000454)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2008-02-10
- Profile at Truman Library
- Arlington National Cemetery
United States House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by William H. Wilson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district January 3, 1937 – November 17, 1943 |
Succeeded by Joseph M. Pratt |
Legal offices | ||
Preceded by Harry Ellis Kalodner |
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania 1946–1952 |
Succeeded by John W. Lord, Jr. |
Preceded by J. Howard McGrath |
U.S. Attorney General Served under: Harry S. Truman April 4, 1952 – January 20, 1953 |
Succeeded by Herbert Brownell Jr. |