James Rolph
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James Rolph Jr. (August 23, 1869-June 2, 1934) was a U.S. politician and a member of the Republican Party. He served one term as the 27th Governor of California from January 6, 1931 until his death and had previously been the Mayor of San Francisco from January 8, 1912 until resigning to become Governor. Rolph received considerable criticism for publicly praising the citizens of San Jose following the lynching of the confessed murderers of Brooke Hart, while promising to pardon anyone involved.
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Public Offices Held
| Preceded by: C. C. Young | Governors of California | Succeeded by: Frank Merriam |
| Preceded by: predecessor | Mayors of San Francisco | Succeeded by: successor |
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External link
- Biography from the State of California (http://www.governor.ca.gov/govsite/govsgallery/h/biography/governor_27.html)
Categories: American politician stubs | 1869 births | 1934 deaths | Governors of California | Mayors of San Francisco
