Francis Biddle

U.S. Attorney General during WWII

Francis Biddle - Leaders & Politicians born May 19th, 1886
Born
Died

1968
58 years ago — 82 years old

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Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 58th United States Attorney General from 1941 to 1945 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Managed legal matters related to World War II, including the prosecution of war crimes. Additionally, held the position of Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Biddle was involved in civil rights advocacy and contributed to the New Deal legislation.

Led the Justice Department during WWII

Oversaw war crime trials in Nuremberg

Served on the U.S. Court of Appeals

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