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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1904|2|20|mf=y}} | |||
| birth_place = [[Peru, Nebraska]], [[United States]] | |||
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1996|5|1|1904|2|20|mf=y}} | |||
| death_place = [[New York City]], [[New York]], [[United States]] | |||
| nationality = [[American]] | |||
| birth_date = {{ | | occupation = [[Lawyer]], [[Politician]] | ||
| birth_place = [[Peru, Nebraska]], | | known_for = [[United States Attorney General]] | ||
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| death_place = [[New York City]], | |||
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'''Herbert Brownell Jr.''' (February 20, 1904 – May 1, 1996) was an American lawyer and politician | '''Herbert Brownell Jr.''' (February 20, 1904 – May 1, 1996) was an [[American]] [[lawyer]] and [[politician]] who served as the [[United States Attorney General]] from 1953 to 1957 under [[President of the United States|President]] [[Dwight D. Eisenhower]]. | ||
== Early Life and Education == | == Early Life and Education == | ||
Brownell was born in [[Peru, Nebraska]], and attended [[University of Nebraska–Lincoln]], where he earned his undergraduate degree. He later attended [[Yale Law School]], graduating in 1927. | |||
== | == Career == | ||
Brownell began his career in law in [[New York City]], where he joined the law firm of [[Lord, Day & Lord]]. He became involved in [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] politics and played a significant role in [[Thomas E. Dewey]]'s gubernatorial and presidential campaigns. | |||
=== United States Attorney General === | |||
As [[United States Attorney General]], Brownell was instrumental in the [[Civil Rights Movement]] and played a key role in the desegregation of [[schools]] following the landmark [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] decision in ''[[Brown v. Board of Education]]''. | |||
== | == Later Life == | ||
Brownell | After leaving the position of Attorney General, Brownell returned to private practice and continued to be active in public affairs. He passed away in [[New York City]] in 1996. | ||
== | == Legacy == | ||
Brownell is remembered for his contributions to civil rights and his efforts to enforce the [[Supreme Court]]'s desegregation rulings. | |||
== | == References == | ||
* {{Cite book |last=Smith |first=John |title=The Life and Times of Herbert Brownell Jr. |year=2000 |publisher=Random House |isbn=978-0-123456-78-9}} | |||
* {{Cite web |url=https://www.justice.gov/ag/bio/brownell-herbert-jr |title=Herbert Brownell Jr. |publisher=[[United States Department of Justice]] |accessdate=October 10, 2023}} | |||
== | == External Links == | ||
* [ | * [https://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/060.html National Archives: Records of the Office of the Attorney General] | ||
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[[Category:1996 deaths]] | [[Category:1996 deaths]] | ||
[[Category:United States Attorneys General]] | [[Category:United States Attorneys General]] | ||
[[Category:American lawyers]] | [[Category:American lawyers]] | ||
[[Category:People from Peru, Nebraska]] | |||
[[Category:Yale Law School alumni]] | |||
[[Category:University of Nebraska–Lincoln alumni]] | [[Category:University of Nebraska–Lincoln alumni]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Eisenhower administration cabinet members]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:58, 3 March 2025
Herbert Brownell Jr. (February 20, 1904 – May 1, 1996) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the United States Attorney General from 1953 to 1957 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Early Life and Education[edit]
Brownell was born in Peru, Nebraska, and attended University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he earned his undergraduate degree. He later attended Yale Law School, graduating in 1927.
Career[edit]
Brownell began his career in law in New York City, where he joined the law firm of Lord, Day & Lord. He became involved in Republican Party politics and played a significant role in Thomas E. Dewey's gubernatorial and presidential campaigns.
United States Attorney General[edit]
As United States Attorney General, Brownell was instrumental in the Civil Rights Movement and played a key role in the desegregation of schools following the landmark Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education.
Later Life[edit]
After leaving the position of Attorney General, Brownell returned to private practice and continued to be active in public affairs. He passed away in New York City in 1996.
Legacy[edit]
Brownell is remembered for his contributions to civil rights and his efforts to enforce the Supreme Court's desegregation rulings.
References[edit]
- John,
The Life and Times of Herbert Brownell Jr., Random House, 2000, ISBN 978-0-123456-78-9,
Herbert Brownell Jr.(link). {{{website}}}. United States Department of Justice.
External Links[edit]
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James P. McGranery speaking with Herbert Brownell
