John Ashcroft
John David Ashcroft (born May 9, 1942[1]) is an American consultant, lobbyist and politician. He was the 79th United States Attorney General. He served during the first term of President George W. Bush from 2001 until 2005. Ashcroft was previously the Governor of Missouri (1985–1993) and a U.S. Senator from Missouri (1995–2001). Ashcroft was born in Chicago, Illinois.[1]
John David Ashcroft | |
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| 79th United States Attorney General | |
| In office January 20, 2001 – February 3, 2005 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Janet Reno |
| Succeeded by | Alberto Gonzales |
| United States Senator from Missouri | |
| In office January 4, 1995 – January 3, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | John Danforth |
| Succeeded by | Jean Carnahan |
| 50th Governor of Missouri | |
| In office January 14, 1985 – January 11, 1993 | |
| Lieutenant | Harriet Woods (1985-1989) Mel Carnahan (1989-1993) |
| Preceded by | Christopher S. "Kit" Bond |
| Succeeded by | Mel Carnahan |
| 38th Missouri Attorney General | |
| In office 1977–1985 | |
| Governor | Joseph P. Teasdale Kit Bond |
| Preceded by | John Danforth |
| Succeeded by | William L. Webster |
| 29th State Auditor of Missouri | |
| In office 1973–1974 | |
| Governor | Kit Bond |
| Preceded by | Kit Bond |
| Succeeded by | George W. Lehr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 9, 1942 Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Janet Ashcroft |
| Alma mater | Yale University, University of Chicago |
| Signature | ,_presumably_dated_9-13_July_2002.jpg){kind=small} |
John Ashcroft Media
Ashcroft with President Ronald Reagan in 1984
Ashcroft's official portrait as governor
Ashcroft with President George H. W. Bush in 1991
Missouri Governor John Ashcroft and First Lady Barbara Bush with a "Parents as Teachers" group at the Greater St. Louis Ferguson-Florissant School District in October 1991. Mrs. Bush (in rocking chair) is reading Brown Bear, Brown Bear to the children.
Ashcroft's official portrait as Senator
United States Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge and John Ashcroft in 2004 in Washington, D.C.
President George W. Bush meets with Attorney General John Ashcroft in the Oval Office on March 11, 2003
Former US Attorney General John Ashcroft holds a press conference near Sacramento.
Ashcroft delivers the key note speech at the Eagles Summit Ranch dedication ceremony in 2007
John Ashcroft at CPAC in February 2010
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "John Ashcroft Biography". Biography.com. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
Other websites
- United States Congress. "John Ashcroft (id: A000356)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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