Eugene O. Sykes

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.

Eugene Octave Sykes, Jr.
Sykes in 1916
Mississippi Supreme Court Justice
In office
1916–1924
Appointed byTheodore Bilbo
1st Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission
In office
July 11, 1934  March 8, 1935
PresidentFranklin Roosevelt
Preceded byPosition Established
Succeeded byAnning S. Prall
Personal details
Born(1876-07-16)July 16, 1876
Aberdeen, Mississippi
DiedJune 21, 1945(1945-06-21) (aged 68)
Washington, DC
Political partyDemocratic
Parent(s)Eugene Octave Sykes, Sr.
India Rogers
EducationSt. John's College High School
United States Naval Academy
University of Mississippi
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