Paul A. Porter
American lawyer and politician (1904–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Paul Aldermandt Porter (October 6, 1904 – November 26, 1975) was an American lawyer and politician.[1] He served as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission from 1944 to 1946.[2] The following year he joined Washington, D.C. law firm Arnold & Fortas, now known as Arnold & Porter. In addition to his career in public service, he became a member of the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors, serving from 1947 to 1963.[3]
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Paul A. Porter | |
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Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission | |
In office December 21, 1944 – February 25, 1946 | |
Nominated by | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | E. K. Jett |
Succeeded by | Charles R. Denny |
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Born | Paul Aldermandt Porter (1904-10-06)October 6, 1904 Joplin, Missouri, US |
Died | November 26, 1975(1975-11-26) (aged 71) Washington, D. C., US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Bessie Edgar Banton (div. 1956) Kathleen Winsor (1956–his death) |
Alma mater | University of Kentucky Kentucky Wesleyan College |
Profession | lawyer |
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