F. Joseph Donohue
F. Joseph "Jiggs" Donohue (January 15, 1900 – April 4, 1978) was a Washington, DC politician who served as the 19th President of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia, from 1952 to 1953. He was also a lawyer who tried cases before the Supreme Court, a friend of every president from Woodrow Wilson to Jimmy Carter and soldier who served in two wars. He got the nickname "Jiggs" from Chicago White Sox first baseman Jiggs Donahue. He is the only Catholic to serve as Chief Executive of the District of Columbia.
F. Joseph Donohue | |
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| 19th President of the Board of Commissioners of Washington, D.C. | |
| In office June 2, 1952 – April 6, 1953 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | John Russell Young |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Spencer |
| District of Columbia Commissioner | |
| In office March 12, 1951 – April 6, 1953 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | Guy Mason |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Spencer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 15, 1900 Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | April 4, 1978 (aged 78) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Martha Vey Apperson Donohue |
| Alma mater | Catholic University |
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army United States Air Force United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1917; 1942-1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 95th Bombardment Group |
| Commands | National Capitol Wing of the Civil Air Patrol |
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