Paul A. Porter | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission | |
| In office December 21, 1944 – February 25, 1946 | |
| Nominated by | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | E. K. Jett |
| Succeeded by | Charles R. Denny |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Aldermandt Porter October 6, 1904 Joplin, Missouri, US |
| Died | November 26, 1975 (aged 71) Washington, D. C., US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Bessie Edgar Banton (div. 1956) Kathleen Winsor (1956–his death) |
| Alma mater | University of Kentucky Kentucky Wesleyan College |
| Profession | lawyer |
Paul Aldermandt Porter (October 6, 1904 – November 26, 1975) was an American lawyer and politician.[1] He served as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission from 1944 to 1946.[2] The following year he joined Washington, D.C. law firm Arnold & Fortas, now known as Arnold & Porter. In addition to his career in public service, he became a member of the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors, serving from 1947 to 1963.[3]