Phil M. Donnelly

Philip Matthew Donnelly ( born March 6, 1891 in Lebanon, Missouri; † September 12, 1961 ) was an American politician (Democratic Party) and 1945-1949 of 41 and from 1953 to 1957 the 43rd Governor of Missouri.

Early years and political rise

Philip Donnelly visited the Lebanon High School. Subsequently, he studied until 1913 at the Saint Louis University law. This year, his approval was obtained as a lawyer, which he began to work in his new profession. He was counsel for the city of Lebanon and then district attorney in Laclede County.

Between 1922 and 1924, Donnelly was a member of the House of Representatives from Missouri. After that, he was from 1924 to 1944 in the Senate of that state. During this time he was twice President of this chamber. On November 7, 1944, he was elected as a candidate of his party for the new governor of his state.

Governor of Missouri

Donnelly began his first term on 8 January 1945. In this time, the end of the Second World War, the consequences of which had to be overcome in Missouri falls. After the end of his first four years Donnelly could not be immediately re-elected for constitutional reasons. On November 4, 1952, but was again elected governor and inaugurated on 12 January 1953. In his second term judicial reform was carried out. This happened against the backdrop of some prison revolts in those years. A bill to reform the Highway Committee was occupied by the governor with a veto.

Further CV

Donnelly's second term of office ended on 14 January 1957. Thereafter, he retired from political life. He died in September 1961 and was buried in Lebanon. Philip Donnelly was married to Juanita McFadden. The couple had a child together.