Peter A. Quinn
Encyclopedia
Peter Anthony Quinn of New York City
was a Democratic U.S. Representative from New York
from 1945 to 1947 and a Justice of the New York Supreme Court
from 1955 to 1974. He upset longtime F.D.R. critic Hamilton Fish III
to win the seat in 1944.
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
was a Democratic U.S. Representative from New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
from 1945 to 1947 and a Justice of the New York Supreme Court
New York Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the State of New York is the trial-level court of general jurisdiction in thestate court system of New York, United States. There is a supreme court in each of New York State's 62 counties, although some smaller counties share judges with neighboring counties...
from 1955 to 1974. He upset longtime F.D.R. critic Hamilton Fish III
Hamilton Fish III
Hamilton Fish III was a soldier and politician from New York State...
to win the seat in 1944.