Ernest Angell

Ernest Angell (June 1, 1889 – January 11, 1973) was an American lawyer and author who served as President of the American Civil Liberties Union for 19 years, from 1950 to 1969.

Ernest Angell
President of the American Civil Liberties Union
In office
1950–1969
Preceded byJohn Haynes Holmes
Succeeded byEdward J. Ennis
Personal details
Born(1889-06-01)June 1, 1889
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJanuary 11, 1973(1973-01-11) (aged 83)
New York City, U.S.
Spouse(s)
(m. 1915; div. 1929)

Elizabeth Brosius Higgins Chapin
(m. 1939; died 1970)
Alma materHarvard College
Harvard Law School
Bard College
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