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James McEntee (labor leader)
American trade unionist, machinist and conservation expert / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Joseph McEntee (19 September 1884 ā 13 October 1957) was an American machinist and labor leader who served as the second director of the Civilian Conservation Corps from 26 February 1940 until it was terminated in 1942.[1][2]
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James McEntee | |
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![]() James McEntee in 1940 | |
Director of the Civil Conservation Corps | |
In office 26 February 1940 (1940-02-26) ā 1942 (1942) | |
President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Robert Fechner |
Succeeded by | CCC terminated |
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Born | James Joseph McEntee (1884-09-19)19 September 1884 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | 13 October 1957(1957-10-13) (aged 73) Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
Occupation | Machinist, labor leader |
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