James P. McGranery

James Patrick McGranery (July 8, 1895–December 23, 1962) was an American lawyer and politician.

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July 8 - 1895 - December 23 - 1962 - American

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Born in Philadelphia, he served in World War I as an observation pilot with the United States Army Air Service. He graduated from Temple University Law School in 1928.

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Philadelphia - World War I - Observation pilot - United States Army Air Service - Temple University Law School

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He was elected to the United States House of Representatives for the 75th through the 78th Congresses.

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United States House of Representatives - 75th - 78th Congress

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In November 1943, he 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.

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Attorney General of the United States - Federal Bureau of Investigation - Immigration and Naturalization Service - Bureau of Prisons

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He then served as a judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

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In 1952, President Harry Truman appointed McGranery Attorney General and he served in that capacity until 1953. He returned to practicing law in Washington, D.C. in 1954.

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President - Harry Truman - Washington, D.C.

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He died in Palm Beach, Florida in 1962 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

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Palm Beach, Florida - Arlington National Cemetery

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