James Douglas McKay (June 24 1893 – July 22 1959) was an American businessman and politician from Oregon. He served in World War I before he became a successful businessman mainly as a car dealership owner in the capital city of Salem. A Republican he served as a city councilor and mayor of Salem before election to the Oregon State Senate. McKay served four terms in the state senate served in World War II and was then elected as the twenty-fifth Governor of Oregon in 1948.
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active years end date
1952-12-27, 1956-04-15
active years start date
1949-01-10, 1953-01-21
alma mater
Oregon State University
battle
World War I
birth date
1893-06-24
birth place
Portland Oregon, United States, Oregon
death date
1959-07-22
death place
Salem Oregon, United States, Oregon
military branch
United States Army
order in office
25th, 35th, United States Secretary of the Interior
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