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Bryan, Jr., William Jennings
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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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1934-01-01 |
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| Name | William Jennings Bryan, Jr. |
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Los Angeles, California , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
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June 24, 1889
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| Died | March 27, 1978
(88 years)
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| Contributor | Thomas Walker |
| Last Modifed | E Pluribus Unum
Apr 11, 2022 06:00pm |
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| Info | William Jennings Bryan Jr., the only son of the famous orator and politician William Jennings Bryan, was born on June 24, 1889 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He attended Culver Military Academy in Indiana and the University of Nebraska, then graduated from the University of Arizona in 1912. Later, he studied law at Georgetown University. After receiving his law degree, Bryan served as assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona from 1915-1920. During the same period he was a Regent of the University of Arizona. In 1921 Bryan moved to Los Angeles and practiced law at the office of Isadore B. Dockweiler. He served as federal commissioner for the San Francisco Exposition of 1939. In 1938 President Roosevelt appointed him Collector of Customs for the port of Los Angeles. His excellent performance led him to be reappointed for four terms. After his retirement in 1953 he lived in Los Angeles. In 1975 he moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico to be near his two daughters. Bryan died on March 27, 1978.
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