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Paul A. Porter

American lawyer, Federal Communications Commission chairman (1904-1975) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 71

Paul Aldermandt Porter was an American lawyer and politician. He served as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission from 1944 to 1946. The following year he joined Washington, D.C. law firm Arnold & Fortas, now known as Arnold & Porter.

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In addition to his career in public service, he became a member of the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors, serving from 1947 to 1963.

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United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
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Deceased
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Lived 1904 to 1975 · aged 71