James Lawrence Fly
James Lawrence "Larry" Fly (February 22, 1898 – January 6, 1966) was an American lawyer, famous as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and, later, director of the American Civil Liberties Union. He helped inaugurate standards for commercial television broadcasting, and vigorously opposed wiretapping throughout his career.
James Lawrence Fly | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission | |
| In office September 1, 1939 – November 13, 1944 | |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Frank R. McNinch |
| Succeeded by | Ewell K. Jett |
| Chairman, Defense Communications Board | |
| In office September 24, 1940 – November 13, 1944 | |
| Preceded by | office created |
| Succeeded by | Ewell K. Jett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1898 Dallas County, Texas |
| Died | January 6, 1966 (aged 67) Daytona Beach, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mildred Marvin Jones |
| Children | James Lawrence Fly, Jr., and Sara Virginia Fly |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy, Harvard Law School |
| Occupation | lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1920–1923 |
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