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James Howard McGrath (November 28, 1903 – September 2, 1966) was an American politician and attorney from Rhode Island. McGrath, a Democrat, served as U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island before becoming governor, U.S. Solicitor General, U.S. Senator, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and Attorney General of the United States. [1] [2]
Oct 25, 2022 · McGrath served as Solicitor General of the United States from 1945 to 1946. He was elected United States Senator from Rhode Island in 1946. President Truman appointed McGrath Attorney General of the United States on August 24, 1949.
Oct 31, 2014 · James Howard McGrath (November 28, 1903–September 2, 1966), born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, was an American lawyer and politician. He graduated from La Salle Academy, in 1922 and he received his Ph.B. From Providence College in 1926, and LL.B. from Boston University in 1929.
Learn about the life and career of J. Howard McGrath, who served as governor of Rhode Island, U.S. solicitor general, U.S. senator, and chairman of the Democratic National Committee. He was appointed attorney general by President Harry S. Truman in 1949 and held the post until 1952.
Learn about the history, mission and functions of the Office of the Deputy Attorney General (ODAG), created by Attorney General J. Howard McGrath in 1950. The Deputy Attorney is the second-ranking official in the Department and oversees 24 components and 93 U.S. Attorneys.
Dec 7, 2018 · Examples include J. Howard McGrath, who served under President Truman, and Herbert Brownell, attorney general under President Eisenhower.
James Howard McGrath was an American politician and attorney from Rhode Island. McGrath, a Democrat, served as U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island before becoming governor, U.S. Solicitor General, U.S. Senator, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and Attorney General of the United States.
