Michael J. Egan
American politician (1926–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael Joseph Egan, Jr. (August 8, 1926 – January 7, 2016) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Georgia General Assembly and as the first United States associate attorney general.
Quick Facts Member of the Georgia Senate from the 40th district, Preceded by ...
Michael Egan | |
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Member of the Georgia Senate from the 40th district | |
In office June 1989 – January 2001 | |
Preceded by | Paul Coverdell |
Succeeded by | Rusty Paul |
1st United States Associate Attorney General | |
In office 1977–1979 | |
President | Jimmy Carter |
Preceded by | Position created |
Succeeded by | John H. Shenefield |
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
In office January 1973 – June 1977 | |
Succeeded by | John Savage |
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 116th district | |
In office January 1969 – January 1973 | |
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 141st district | |
In office January 1966 – January 1969 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Michael Joseph Egan, Jr. August 8, 1926 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | January 7, 2016 Sandy Springs, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Donna Cole (m. 1951) |
Children | 6 |
Education | Yale University (BS) Harvard University (LLB) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1945–1947 1950–1952 |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
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