James L. McConaughy

James Lukens McConaughy (born October 21, 1887 in New York City , † March 7, 1948 in Hartford , Connecticut ) was an American politician and governor of the US state of Connecticut. He was a member of the Republican Party .

Early years and political advancement

McConaughy graduated from Yale University in 1909 and then did two masters , one at Bowdoin College in 1911 and the other at Dartmouth College in 1915 . He also made a PhD at Columbia University in 1913 . McConaughy had an extensive academic career. He taught English and taught at Bowdoin College between 1909 and 1915. He was then employed as a professor in Dartmouth between 1918 and 1925. He was also President of Knox College in Illinois and Wesleyan University from 1925 to 1943. McConaughy chose a political career in 1938 when he was elected lieutenant governor of Connecticut, an office he held until 1941. The following year he served as President of the United China Relief Fund . He was then from 1943 to 1945 Civilian Deputy of the Office of Strategic Service .

Connecticut Governor

McConaughy won the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 1946 and was elected Governor of Connecticut a short time later against Democratic Lieutenant Governor Charles Wilbert Snow . During his tenure, laws were passed to help local residents financially build homes and $ 20 million to build schools that favored rural communities over larger cities. The first state VAT was also introduced. The unemployed were also supported and old people's pensions were increased. A Fair Employment Practices Commission was also established and a special state allowance was granted for veterans of World War II .

James McConaughy died before the end of his term on March 7, 1948. He was married to Elizabeth Townshend. The couple had three children together.

Web links

• James L. McConaughy in nndb (English)
• James L. McConaughy at The Political Graveyard
• James L. McConaughy of the National Governors Association (English)