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Andrew J. May

American politician (1875-1959) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 84

Andrew Jackson May was a Kentucky attorney, an influential New Deal-era politician, and chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee during World War II, famous for his role as chief architect of the Peacetime Selective Service act.

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May was implicated in the leak of classified naval information, and later an unrelated conviction for bribery. May was a Democratic member of United States House of Representatives from Kentucky during the 72nd to 79th sessions of Congress.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1875 to 1959 · aged 84