James C. Shannon
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James C. Shannon was an American
politician and the 77th Governor of Connecticut.
on July 21, 1896. He completed his bachelor's degree from Georgetown University
in 1918. He then completed his LL.B. degree from Yale Law School
in 1921.
Shannon became lieutenant governor of Connecticut from 1947 to 1948. James L. McConaughy, the Governor of Connecticut at the time, died on March 7, 1948. Shannon became the governor on the same day. During his term, legislation was constituted that raised old-age pension benefits. He was also successful in securing the appropriate legislation regarding housing reform measures. He was unsuccessful in his re-election bid in 1949. He left office on January 5, 1949.
United States
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politician and the 77th Governor of Connecticut.
Early years
Shannon was born in Bridgeport, ConnecticutBridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Located in Fairfield County, the city had an estimated population of 144,229 at the 2010 United States Census and is the core of the Greater Bridgeport area...
on July 21, 1896. He completed his bachelor's degree from Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
in 1918. He then completed his LL.B. degree from Yale Law School
Yale Law School
Yale Law School, or YLS, is the law school of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Established in 1824, it offers the J.D., LL.M., J.S.D. and M.S.L. degrees in law. It also hosts visiting scholars, visiting researchers and a number of legal research centers...
in 1921.
Career
Shannon became as Bridgeport's prosecuting attorney in 1923. He held that position for nine years. He was on the bench of the Bridgeport City and Juvenile Court from 1931 to 1935. He was the attorney for the Connecticut Federation of Labor from 1939 to 1948.Shannon became lieutenant governor of Connecticut from 1947 to 1948. James L. McConaughy, the Governor of Connecticut at the time, died on March 7, 1948. Shannon became the governor on the same day. During his term, legislation was constituted that raised old-age pension benefits. He was also successful in securing the appropriate legislation regarding housing reform measures. He was unsuccessful in his re-election bid in 1949. He left office on January 5, 1949.
Later life
After leaving office, he was on the bench of the Connecticut Superior Court from 1953 to 1965. He also was an associate justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court from 1965 to 1966. He died on March 6, 1980, aged 83.Sources
- Sobel, Robert and John Raimo. Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978. Greenwood Press, 1988. ISBN 0-313-28093-2