James Lawrence Fly Politician

James Lawrence "Larry" Fly (22 February 1898 – 6 January 1966) was an influential American lawyer, famous as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and, later, director of the American Civil Liberties Union. He helped inaugurate standards for commercial television broadcasting, and vigorously opposed wiretapping throughout his career.

Personal facts

James Lawrence Fly
Alias (AKA)Fly Larry
Birth dateFebruary 22, 1898
Birth place
Dallas County Texas
Date of deathJanuary 06, 1966
Place of death
Daytona Beach Florida
Education
United States Naval Academy
Harvard Law School

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Office holder

military branch
United States Navy
office
Member Federal Communications Commission
Chairman Federal Communications Commission
Chairman Defense Communications Board
party
Democratic Party (United States)
president
service end1923
service start1920
successor
E. K. Jett

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