John J. Beckley

John James Beckley (August 4, 1757 – April 8, 1807) was an American political campaign manager and the first Librarian of the United States Congress, from 1802 to 1807. He is credited with being the first political campaign manager in the United States and for setting the standards for the First Party System.

John J. Beckley
1st Librarian of Congress
In office
January 29, 1802  April 8, 1807
PresidentThomas Jefferson
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byPatrick Magruder
1st and 4th Clerk of the United States House of Representatives
In office
March 4, 1801  April 8, 1807
Preceded byJohn H. Oswald
Succeeded byPatrick Magruder
In office
April 1, 1789  May 14, 1797
Succeeded byJonathan W. Condy
2nd and 7th Mayor of Richmond, Virginia
In office
February 22, 1788  March 9, 1789
Preceded byRichard Adams, Jr.
Succeeded byAlexander McRoberts
In office
July 1, 1783  July 6, 1784
Preceded byWilliam Foushee, Sr.
Succeeded byRobert Mitchell
Personal details
Born
John James Beckley

(1757-08-04)August 4, 1757
London, England
DiedApril 8, 1807(1807-04-08) (aged 49)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
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