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Photo of Attorney General J. Howard McGrath as he appeared before a Senate Commerce Subcommittee

99-801
Accession Number
99-801
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350298905
Keywords
Cabinet officers
Legislators
People Pictured
McGrath, J. Howard (James Howard), 1903-1966
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Harris & Ewing

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Description
Attorney General J. Howard McGrath was the first witness appearing before a Senate Commerce Subcommittee on a bill to outlaw interstate transmission of gambling information. Attorney General McGrath told the Committee that he did not know of any nationwide crime syndicate, but the Federal Government wants to help the states suppress "organized" gambling activities. From: Beth Gore.
Date(s)
April 17, 1950