James Emmett "Red" McManamon (March 1, 1905 – August 5, 1954) was an American politician and judge who served as the Attorney General of Indiana from 1949 to 1953.[1][2][3]
J. Emmett McManamon | |
|---|---|
| 33rd Attorney General of Indiana | |
| In office January 10, 1949 – January 12, 1953 | |
| Governor | Henry F. Schricker |
| Preceded by | Cleon H. Foust |
| Succeeded by | Edwin K. Steers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1, 1905 Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Died | August 5, 1954 (aged 49) Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography edit
McManamon graduated from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington in 1934. McManamon served as a judge of the Speedway Magistrate Court. He also served as director of the Indiana Council of Fraternal and Social Societies.[3]
McManamon, a Democrat, was elected Indiana Attorney General in 1948, succeeding Cleon H. Foust. McManamon served in the administration of Democratic Governor Henry F. Schricker. McManamon was defeated for re-election and succeeded by Republican Edwin K. Steers.[3]
At age 49, McManamon died of a heart attack in a taxi cab.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Kokomo Tribune Newspaper Archives, Nov 3, 1950". Newspaperarchive.com. 1950-11-03. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
- ^ "The Kokomo Tribune from Kokomo, Indiana, on August 6, 1954 · Page 10". Newspapers.com. 1954-08-06. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
- ^ a b c d "Former Attorney General Stricken Fatally in Cab". Jeffersonville Evening News. 6 Aug 1954.
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