Joe Hickey (politician)
John Joseph Hickey (August 22, 1911 – September 22, 1970), known as Joe or J. J. Hickey, was an American judge and politician who served the 24th Governor of Wyoming and Senator as a Democrat before sitting on the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He was the first Governor of Wyoming to be born in the 20th century.
Joe Hickey | |
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| Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit | |
| In office June 9, 1966 – September 22, 1970 | |
| Appointed by | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | John Coleman Pickett |
| Succeeded by | James E. Barrett |
| United States Senator from Wyoming | |
| In office January 3, 1961 – November 6, 1962 | |
| Appointed by | Jack R. Gage |
| Preceded by | Keith Thomson (elect) Joseph C. O'Mahoney |
| Succeeded by | Milward Simpson |
| 24th Governor of Wyoming | |
| In office January 5, 1959 – January 2, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Milward Simpson |
| Succeeded by | Jack R. Gage |
| United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming | |
| In office 1949–1953 | |
| President | Harry Truman |
| Preceded by | John Coleman Pickett |
| Succeeded by | John F. Raper |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Joseph Hickey August 22, 1911 Rawlins, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Died | September 22, 1970 (aged 59) Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Resting place | Rawlins Cemetery, Rawlins, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Winifred E. Espy |
| Children | 2 |
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| Education | University of Wyoming College of Law (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942-1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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