Eugene O. Sykes
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Eugene Octave Sykes, Jr. (July 16, 1876 – June 21, 1945) was a justice on the Mississippi Supreme Court. He served as the first Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission from 1934 to 1935.[1]
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Eugene Octave Sykes, Jr. | |
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Mississippi Supreme Court Justice | |
In office 1916–1924 | |
Appointed by | Theodore Bilbo |
1st Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission | |
In office July 11, 1934 – March 8, 1935 | |
President | Franklin Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Position Established |
Succeeded by | Anning S. Prall |
Personal details | |
Born | (1876-07-16)July 16, 1876 Aberdeen, Mississippi |
Died | June 21, 1945(1945-06-21) (aged 68) Washington, DC |
Political party | Democratic |
Parent(s) | Eugene Octave Sykes, Sr. India Rogers |
Education | St. John's College High School United States Naval Academy University of Mississippi |
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