Alfred E. Driscoll

Alfred Eastlack Driscoll (October 25, 1902–March 9, 1975) of Haddonfield, New Jersey, was a state senator (1939-1941) representing Camden County, Governor of New Jersey, and president of Warner-Lambert (now a part of Pfizer).

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October 25 - 1902 - March 9 - 1975 - Haddonfield, New Jersey - 1939 - 1941 - Camden County - Governor - New Jersey - Pfizer

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As governor (1947-1954), Driscoll was the chief proponent of the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. These two major transportation links would over the next 50 years transform the agrarian "Garden State" into the most densely populated state in the union. The Driscoll Bridge on the Garden State Parkway across the Raritan River was named in his honor.

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New Jersey Turnpike - Garden State Parkway - Driscoll Bridge - Raritan River

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Driscoll (a Republican) gave William J. Brennan (a Democrat) his first judicial appointment in 1949 - a seat on the New Jersey Superior Court (which is a Trial court). In 1951 Driscoll promoted Brennan to the New Jersey State Supreme Court, where he served until appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States by President Eisenhower in 1956.

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Republican - William J. Brennan - Democrat - Trial court - State Supreme Court - Supreme Court of the United States - Eisenhower

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Although he was a Presbyterian, Driscoll is buried at the Haddonfield Baptist Churchyard.

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Preceded by:Walter E. Edge(the last Governor underthe 1844 constitution)

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Governors of New Jersey

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Governors - New Jersey

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Succeeded by:

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Robert B. Meyner

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