He served as Governor of New Jersey from 1947 to 1954 where he was a proponent for the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway.[1] From the time of their construction, these two major transportation links would transform the agrarian "Garden State" into the most densely populated state in the union. The Driscoll Bridge on the Garden State Parkway across the Raritan River was named in his honor, and a failed planned extension of the New Jersey Turnpike (similar in nature to the Pennsylvania Turnpike's Northeast Extension) would have also borne his name. Driscoll served as a delegate to the Republican National Convention from New Jersey in 1948 and 1952, and he was considered for the vice presidential nomination at the 1952 convention.[3]
Driscoll died on March 9, 1975, at his home in Haddonfield, New Jersey.[1] Although he was a Presbyterian, Driscoll was buried at the Haddonfield Baptist Churchyard.[2]
^ abcvia Associated Press. "Alfred Driscoll Of Jersey Is Dead; First Two-Term Governor Initiated the Turnpike and Judicial Reform", The New York Times, March 9, 1975. Accessed January 23, 2024. "Haddonfield, N.J., March 9 (AP)—Former Gov. Alfred E. Driscoll died here today of a heart attack at his home. He was 72 years old.... After having attended the Haddonfield public schools, he was graduated from Haddonfield High School in 1921, Williams College in 1925 and the Harvard Law School in 1928."
^ abGov. Alfred Eastlack Driscoll, National Governors Association. Accessed January 23, 2024. "Alfred E. Driscoll, the sixtieth governor of New Jersey, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 25, 1902. His education was attained at Williams College, where he graduated in 1925, and at Harvard University, where he earned an LL.B. degree in 1928. After establishing his legal career, Driscoll entered into politics. From 1938 to 1941 he served as a member of the New Jersey State Senate; and in 1941 he was named the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner."
^Bowen, Michael (2011). The Roots of Modern Conservatism: Dewey, Taft, and the Battle for the Soul of the Republican Party. Chapel Hill, NC: The University of North Carolina Press. p. 149. ISBN9780807834855.
^About Justice William J. Brennan, Jr., Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey. Accessed January 23, 2024. "In 1949, New Jersey Governor Alfred E. Driscoll appointed Brennan to the New Jersey Superior Court, and two years later, to the New Jersey Supreme Court, where he served until President Eisenhower nominated him to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1956."
alfred, driscoll, alfred, eastlack, driscoll, october, 1902, march, 1975, american, republican, party, politician, served, jersey, senate, 1939, 1941, representing, camden, county, served, 43rd, governor, jersey, president, warner, lambert, part, pfizer, alfre. Alfred Eastlack Driscoll October 25 1902 March 9 1975 was an American Republican Party politician who served in the New Jersey Senate 1939 1941 representing Camden County who served as the 43rd governor of New Jersey and as president of Warner Lambert now a part of Pfizer Alfred DriscollFrom November 1956 s The Diamond of Psi Upsilon43rd Governor of New JerseyIn office January 21 1947 January 19 1954Preceded byWalter Evans EdgeSucceeded byRobert B MeynerMember of the New Jersey Senatefrom Camden CountyIn office 1939 1941Preceded byAlbert E BurlingSucceeded byBruce A WallacePersonal detailsBorn 1902 10 25 October 25 1902Pittsburgh Pennsylvania U S DiedMarch 9 1975 1975 03 09 aged 72 Haddonfield New Jersey U S Political partyRepublicanSpouseAntoinette Ware Tatem m 1932 wbr Contents 1 Biography 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksBiography editHe was born on October 25 1902 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Driscoll grew up in Haddonfield New Jersey and graduated from Haddonfield Memorial High School in 1921 1 He graduated from Williams College in 1925 and was awarded an LL B degree from Harvard University in 1928 2 He served as Governor of New Jersey from 1947 to 1954 where he was a proponent for the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway 1 From the time of their construction these two major transportation links would transform the agrarian Garden State into the most densely populated state in the union The Driscoll Bridge on the Garden State Parkway across the Raritan River was named in his honor and a failed planned extension of the New Jersey Turnpike similar in nature to the Pennsylvania Turnpike s Northeast Extension would have also borne his name Driscoll served as a delegate to the Republican National Convention from New Jersey in 1948 and 1952 and he was considered for the vice presidential nomination at the 1952 convention 3 Driscoll a Republican gave William J Brennan Jr a Democrat his first judicial appointment in 1949 when he appointed him to a seat on the New Jersey Superior Court In 1951 Driscoll promoted Brennan to the Supreme Court of New Jersey where he served until appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States by President Dwight D Eisenhower in 1956 4 Driscoll died on March 9 1975 at his home in Haddonfield New Jersey 1 Although he was a Presbyterian Driscoll was buried at the Haddonfield Baptist Churchyard 2 See also edit nbsp Biography portal List of governors of New JerseyReferences edit a b c via Associated Press Alfred Driscoll Of Jersey Is Dead First Two Term Governor Initiated the Turnpike and Judicial Reform The New York Times March 9 1975 Accessed January 23 2024 Haddonfield N J March 9 AP Former Gov Alfred E Driscoll died here today of a heart attack at his home He was 72 years old After having attended the Haddonfield public schools he was graduated from Haddonfield High School in 1921 Williams College in 1925 and the Harvard Law School in 1928 a b Gov Alfred Eastlack Driscoll National Governors Association Accessed January 23 2024 Alfred E Driscoll the sixtieth governor of New Jersey was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on October 25 1902 His education was attained at Williams College where he graduated in 1925 and at Harvard University where he earned an LL B degree in 1928 After establishing his legal career Driscoll entered into politics From 1938 to 1941 he served as a member of the New Jersey State Senate and in 1941 he was named the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner Bowen Michael 2011 The Roots of Modern Conservatism Dewey Taft and the Battle for the Soul of the Republican Party Chapel Hill NC The University of North Carolina Press p 149 ISBN 9780807834855 About Justice William J Brennan Jr Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey Accessed January 23 2024 In 1949 New Jersey Governor Alfred E Driscoll appointed Brennan to the New Jersey Superior Court and two years later to the New Jersey Supreme Court where he served until President Eisenhower nominated him to the U S Supreme Court in 1956 External links editBiography of Alfred E Driscoll PDF New Jersey State Library Political offices Preceded byWalter E Edge Governor of New JerseyJanuary 21 1947 January 19 1954 Succeeded byRobert B Meyner Party political offices Preceded byWalter Evans Edge Republican Nominee for Governor of New Jersey1946 1949 Succeeded byPaul L Troast Non profit organization positions Preceded byWilliam Collins President of the National Municipal LeagueDecember 1962 1970 Succeeded byWilliam W Scranton Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Alfred E Driscoll amp oldid 1220440298, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
