Phil M. Donnelly

Phil M. Donnelly (1954)

Philip Matthew Donnelly (born March 6, 1891 in Lebanon , Missouri , † September 12, 1961 ) was an American politician ( Democratic Party ) and from 1945 to 1949 the 41st and from 1953 to 1957 the 43rd governor of Missouri.

Early years and political advancement

Philip Donnelly attended Lebanon High School. He then studied law at Saint Louis University until 1913 . That year he was admitted to the bar, after which he began to work in his new profession. He became Lebanon City Counsel and then Laclede County District Attorney .

Between 1922 and 1924 Donnelly was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives. He then served in the Senate of that state from 1924 to 1944 . During this time he was President of this Chamber twice. On November 7, 1944, he was elected as his party's candidate for the new governor of his state.

Missouri governor

Donnelly began his first term on January 8, 1945. During this time the end of the Second World War falls, the consequences of which also had to be dealt with in Missouri. After the end of his first four years, Donnelly could not be re-elected immediately for constitutional reasons. On November 4, 1952, he was re-elected governor and on January 12, 1953, he was introduced to his office. Judicial reform was carried out in his second term. It did so against the backdrop of some prison revolts during those years. A bill to reform the motorway committee has been vetoed by the governor.

Another résumé

Donnelly's second term ended on January 14, 1957. He then retired from political life. He died on September 12, 1961 and was buried in Lebanon. Philip Donnelly was married to Juanita McFadden. The couple had one child together.

literature

• Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 2, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

Web links

• Phil Donelly in the National Governors Association (English)
• Phil M. Donnelly in the database of Find a Grave (English)