J. Melville Broughton
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"Senator Broughton" redirects here. For the North Carolina State Senate member, see Needham B. Broughton.
Joseph Melville Broughton Jr. (November 17, 1888 – March 6, 1949) was an American politician who served as the 60th governor of North Carolina from 1941 to 1945. He later briefly served as a United States Senator from January 3, 1949, until his death in office approximately two months later.
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J. Melville Broughton Jr. | |
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United States Senator from North Carolina | |
In office December 31, 1948 – March 6, 1949 | |
Preceded by | William B. Umstead |
Succeeded by | Frank P. Graham |
60th Governor of North Carolina | |
In office January 9, 1941 – January 4, 1945 | |
Lieutenant | Reginald L. Harris |
Preceded by | Clyde R. Hoey |
Succeeded by | R. Gregg Cherry |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Melville Broughton Jr. (1888-11-17)November 17, 1888 Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | March 6, 1949(1949-03-06) (aged 60) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Alice Willson |
Children | 4 |
Residence(s) | North Carolina Executive Mansion (official) Jolly-Broughton House |
Alma mater | Wake Forest University, Harvard Law School |
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