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Joseph C. O'Mahoney
American politician (1884–1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Christopher O'Mahoney (November 5, 1884 – December 1, 1962) was an American journalist, lawyer, and politician. A Democrat, he served four complete terms as a U.S. senator from Wyoming on two occasions, first from 1934 to 1953 and then again from 1954 to 1961.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Wyoming, Preceded by ...
Joseph C. O'Mahoney | |
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United States Senator from Wyoming | |
In office November 29, 1954 – January 3, 1961 | |
Preceded by | Edward D. Crippa |
Succeeded by | Keith Thomson (elect) John J. Hickey |
In office January 1, 1934 – January 3, 1953 | |
Preceded by | John B. Kendrick |
Succeeded by | Frank A. Barrett |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Christopher O'Mahoney (1884-11-05)November 5, 1884 Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | December 1, 1962(1962-12-01) (aged 78) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Agnes Veronica O'Leary
(m. 1913) |
Alma mater | Columbia University Georgetown University Law School |
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