Background
McGovern, James Francis was born on November 28, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Son of John Joseph and Sarah (Slater) McGovern.
McGovern, James Francis was born on November 28, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Son of John Joseph and Sarah (Slater) McGovern.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1969. Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1978.
Commissioned United States Navy, 1969, advanced through grades to fighter pilot, resigned, 1979. With Navy Office Legislation Affairs United States Senate, Washington, 1975-1978. Member Dickstein, Shapiro and Morin, 1978-1981.
General counsel Senate Armed Services Committee, 1981-1982, staff director, chief counsel, 1982-1986. Undersecretary United States Air Force, from 1986.
Served to lieutenant colonel United States Marine Corps Reserve, since 1983. Member District of Columbia Bar.
Married P. Jane Marshall, June 7, 1969. Children– Kimberly Jane, Kelly Jeanne.