Samuel Spencer
Samuel Spencer (born December 8, 1910 in Washington, DC , † March 23, 1997 ) was an American politician . Between 1953 and 1956 he was President of the Board of Commissioners Mayor of the Federal Capital Washington.
Career
After studying law and being admitted to the bar , Samuel Spencer began working in the profession. During World War II he served in the United States Navy . Politically, he joined the Republican Party . In August 1956 he took part as a delegate at the Republican National Convention in San Francisco , at which US President Dwight D. Eisenhower was nominated for re-election.
In 1953, Spencer became a member of the three-person Board of Commissioners that governed the city of Washington. Within this group he was appointed chairman. In this capacity he practically exercised the office of mayor, even if this title was not officially used between 1871 and 1975. He held this post between 1953 and 1956. Spencer was also President and Chief Executive Officer of the Tennessee Railroad Co. , a director at Riggs National Bank, and a director of several hospitals. He also ran the Washington Hospital and was a member of several organizations and associations. This also included the American Bar Association .
Web links
- Samuel Spencer in the database of Find a Grave (English)
- The Political Graveyard
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| F. Joseph Donohue |
President of the Board of Commissioners, Washington DC 1953–1956 |
Robert E. McLaughlin |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Spencer, Samuel |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 8, 1910 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Washington, DC |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 23, 1997 |