J. Lee Rankin
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James Lee Rankin (July 8, 1907 – June 26, 1996[1]) was the 31st United States Solicitor General.
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J. Lee Rankin | |
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31st Solicitor General of the United States | |
In office August 4, 1956 – January 23, 1961 | |
President | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Simon Sobeloff |
Succeeded by | Archibald Cox |
Personal details | |
Born | James Lee Rankin (1907-07-08)July 8, 1907 Hartington, Nebraska, US |
Died | June 26, 1996(1996-06-26) (aged 88) Santa Cruz, California, US |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Gertrude Rankin (m. 1931) |
Children | 3 |
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