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James Farley

Postmaster General · 1933

James Farley, Postmaster General. James Aloysius Farley (May 30, 1888 – June 9, 1976) was an American politician who simultaneously served as chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and postmaster general under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, whose gubernatorial and presidential campaigns were run by Farley.

Positions

  • Postmaster General1933-03-04–1940-09-10

Biography

James Aloysius Farley (May 30, 1888 – June 9, 1976) was an American politician who simultaneously served as chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and postmaster general under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, whose gubernatorial and presidential campaigns were run by Farley.

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Capitol Receipts, “James Farley: Postmaster General,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/appointee/wQ954859/james-farley (accessed 2026-10-13).

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