Robert Enoch McLaughlin | |
|---|---|
| 21st President of the Board of Commissioners of Washington, D.C. | |
| In office April 6, 1956 – March 3, 1961 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower John F. Kennedy |
| Preceded by | Samuel Spencer |
| Succeeded by | Walter Nathan Tobriner |
| District of Columbia Commissioner | |
| In office June 2, 1955 – July 27, 1961 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower John F. Kennedy |
| Preceded by | Renah F. Camalier |
| Succeeded by | John B. Duncan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 4, 1907 Hobbieville, Indiana |
| Died | November 19, 1978 (aged 71) Blue Hill, ME |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ellen May Newman McLaughlin |
| Children | Robert C. H. McLaughlin Stephen F. McLaughlin |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy Institut de Touraine National University |
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
| Awards | French Legion of Honor Belgian Order of the Crown Order of the Crown of Siam |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1932-35, |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Commander |
| Battles/wars | |
Robert E. McLaughlin (1907-1978) was a Washington, DC politician who served as the 21st President of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia, from 1956 to 1961. He is the last Republican to serve as Chief Executive for the District of Columbia.