A. Harry Moore
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Arthur Harry Moore was a Democrat
who was the 39th Governors of New Jersey, serving three terms between 1926 and 1941. He was the longest-serving New Jersey Governor in the 20th century and the only New Jersey Governor elected to serve three separate non-consecutive terms. Moore represented New Jersey in the United States Senate
from January 3, 1935, to January 17, 1938, when he stepped down to begin his third term as Governor of New Jersey.
on July 3, 1879, and attended public schools. He graduated from Cooper Union
in New York City
. Moore later graduated from the New Jersey Law School at Newark (now a part of Rutgers University
) and was admitted to the bar in 1922, commencing practice in Jersey City.
Moore died on November 18, 1952 at the age of 73, in Branchburg Township, New Jersey
when he suffered a stroke while driving with his wife and ran his car off the highway. His wife was only slightly injured in the crash. He was buried at New York Bay Cemetery in Jersey City.
As governor, Moore attained national prominence when he took charge of the investigation into the Lindbergh kidnapping
in 1932. After retiring as governor, Moore resumed his legal practice in Jersey City.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
who was the 39th Governors of New Jersey, serving three terms between 1926 and 1941. He was the longest-serving New Jersey Governor in the 20th century and the only New Jersey Governor elected to serve three separate non-consecutive terms. Moore represented New Jersey in the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
from January 3, 1935, to January 17, 1938, when he stepped down to begin his third term as Governor of New Jersey.
Biography
He was born in Jersey City, New JerseyJersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City is the seat of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.Part of the New York metropolitan area, Jersey City lies between the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay across from Lower Manhattan and the Hackensack River and Newark Bay...
on July 3, 1879, and attended public schools. He graduated from Cooper Union
Cooper Union
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, commonly referred to simply as Cooper Union, is a privately funded college in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, United States, located at Cooper Square and Astor Place...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. Moore later graduated from the New Jersey Law School at Newark (now a part of Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , is the largest institution for higher education in New Jersey, United States. It was originally chartered as Queen's College in 1766. It is the eighth-oldest college in the United States and one of the nine Colonial colleges founded before the American...
) and was admitted to the bar in 1922, commencing practice in Jersey City.
Moore died on November 18, 1952 at the age of 73, in Branchburg Township, New Jersey
Branchburg Township, New Jersey
Branchburg Township is a township in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 14,459....
when he suffered a stroke while driving with his wife and ran his car off the highway. His wife was only slightly injured in the crash. He was buried at New York Bay Cemetery in Jersey City.
Political career
- 1908 to 1911, secretary to the mayor of Jersey City.
- 1911 to 1913, city collector
- 1913 to 1925, Jersey City commissioner
- 1926 to 1928, Governor of New Jersey
- 1932 to 1935, Governor of New Jersey
- 1935 to 1938, United States Senator
- 1938 to 1941, Governor of New Jersey
As governor, Moore attained national prominence when he took charge of the investigation into the Lindbergh kidnapping
Lindbergh kidnapping
The kidnapping of Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr., was the abduction of the son of aviator Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. The toddler, 18 months old at the time, was abducted from his family home in East Amwell, New Jersey, near the town of Hopewell, New Jersey, on the evening of...
in 1932. After retiring as governor, Moore resumed his legal practice in Jersey City.
External links
- Biography of A. Harry Moore (PDF), New Jersey State LibraryNew Jersey State LibraryThe New Jersey State Library, based in Trenton, New Jersey, was established in 1796 to serve the information needs of New Jersey's Governor, Legislature and courts. The State Library is also responsible to assist in the provision of library and information services to all New Jersey...