Background
McConnell, John William was born on April 17, 1921 in Bessemer, Alabama, United States. Son of John W. and Elizabeth (Sheridan) McConnell.
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John William McConnell
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John William McConnell, American Lawyer. Bar: Alabama 1948, District of Columbia 1977. Member Alabama Democratic Executive Committee, 1963-1965. Served to captain Army of the United States, 1943-1946, 50-52. Member American Bar Association, Alabama Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Maritime Law Association.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Alabama, 1942; Master of Arts, University Alabama, 1946; Bachelor of Laws, Yale, 1948.
Career
Attorney, Inge, Twitty, Armbrecht & Jackson, Mobile, Alabama, 1948-1956; attorney, Armbrecht, Jackson, McConnell & DeMouy, 1956-1965; director, United States Peace Corps, Nigeria, 1965-1968; vice president legal, Sea-Land Service, Inc., Menlo Park, New Jersey, 1968-1976; also director, of counsel, Haight, Gardner, Poor & Havens, Washington, 1977-1994. Attorney for Reynolds v. Sims on legislative reapportionment, Supreme Court of the United States Court, 1963-1964.
Achievements
Politics
When peaceful alternatives to resolve the conflict failed, the use of force may be the only option to check aggression or genocide.
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It is human responsibility to innovate, sponsor, and evaluate new forms of community living that will encourage development of the fullest potential in individuals.
Membership
Member Alabama Democratic Executive Committee, 1963-1965. Served to captain Army of the United States, 1943-1946, 50-52. Member American Bar Association, Alabama Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Maritime Law Association.
Connections
Married Margaret B. Snider, Jan.7, 1944. Children— Margaret E. (Mistress John Evans), Rebecca L. (Mrs.A.D. Braden), Catherine L., John W. III.
