About George P. Monaghan
Lived 1901 – 1986 (aged 85). George P. Monaghan was an American lawyer.
George Patrick Monaghan (June 10, 1901 – September 6, 1986) was an American lawyer, fire commissioner and police commissioner.
Biography He was an assistant district attorney in Manhattan. Among the cases in which he appeared for the prosecution was the trial of John M. Dunn for the murder of Andy Hintz. He was appointed the 16th Fire Commissioner of the City of New York by Mayor Vincent Richard Impellitteri on December 6, 1950 and served in that position until July 18, 1951 when he resigned to accept an appointment as New York City Police Commissioner to replace Thomas Francis Murphy. In 1953 he was appointed sole Harness-Racing Commissioner when Governor Dewey abolished the earlier three-man Harness-Racing Commission.
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Who was George P. Monaghan?
American lawyer
When was George P. Monaghan born?
George P. Monaghan was born on 10 June 1901 in Canandaigua.
When did George P. Monaghan die?
George P. Monaghan died on 6 September 1986 in The Bronx.
What was George P. Monaghan's occupation?
George P. Monaghan was a lawyer.
What nationality was George P. Monaghan?
George P. Monaghan was American.
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