J. Howard McGrath

James Howard McGrath (November 28, 1903 – September 2, 1966) was an American politician and attorney from Rhode Island. McGrath, a Democrat, served as U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island before becoming governor, U.S. Solicitor General, U.S. Senator, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and Attorney General of the United States.

For other people named James McGrath, see James McGrath (disambiguation).
"Senator McGrath" redirects here. For the Wyoming State Senate member, see Dora McGrath.

Howard McGrath
60th United States Attorney General
In office
August 23, 1949 – April 3, 1952
PresidentHarry S. Truman
Preceded byTom C. Clark
Succeeded byJames P. McGranery
United States Senator
from Rhode Island
In office
January 3, 1947 – August 23, 1949
Preceded byPeter G. Gerry
Succeeded byEdward L. Leahy
Chair of the Democratic National Committee
In office
October 29, 1947 – August 24, 1949
Preceded byRobert E. Hannegan
Succeeded byWilliam M. Boyle
27th United States Solicitor General
In office
October 6, 1945 – October 25, 1946
PresidentHarry S. Truman
Preceded byCharles Fahy
Succeeded byPhilip Perlman
60th Governor of Rhode Island
In office
January 7, 1941 – October 6, 1945
LieutenantLouis W. Cappelli
John Pastore
Preceded byWilliam Henry Vanderbilt III
Succeeded byJohn O. Pastore
U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island
In office
1934–1940
PresidentFranklin D. Roosevelt
Preceded byHenry Boss
Succeeded byGeorge Troy
Personal details
Born
James Howard McGrath

(1903-11-28)November 28, 1903
Woonsocket, Rhode Island, U.S.
DiedSeptember 2, 1966(1966-09-02) (aged 62)
Narragansett, Rhode Island, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseEstelle Cadorette
Children1
EducationProvidence College (BA)
Boston University (LLB)
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