Background
Fanning, John Harold was born on September 19, 1916 in Putnam, Connecticut, United States. Son of John Joseph and Eva Marie (Dumas) Fanning.
Fanning, John Harold was born on September 19, 1916 in Putnam, Connecticut, United States. Son of John Joseph and Eva Marie (Dumas) Fanning.
AB, Providence College, 1938. Doctor of Public Administration, Providence College, 1969. Bachelor of Laws, Catholic University America, 1941.
Private practice, Rhode Island, 1941-1942; with, Department Labor, Washington, 1942-1943; legal and industrial relations adviser, departments War, Army and Defense, Washington, 1943-1957; member, National Labor Relations Board, Washington, 1957-1990; chairman, National Labor Relations Board, Washington, 1977-1990.
Member Cardinal O'Boyle's Committee of Laity for Washington, 1968-1990. Board directors Catholic Youth Organisation, Washington.
Married Eloise Marie Cooney, December 5, 1942 (deceased 1982). Children: Mary Ellen Fanning Dunn, John Michael, Ann Eloise Fanning Gallagher, Gaele Therese Fanning De Gross, Stephen Thomas.