Samuel Rosenman

Samuel Rosenman
Rosenman in 1930
White House Counsel
In office
October 2, 1943 – February 1, 1946
PresidentFranklin D. Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byClark Clifford
Personal details
Born
Samuel Irving Rosenman

(1896-02-13)February 13, 1896
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
DiedJune 24, 1973(1973-06-24) (aged 77)
New York City, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationColumbia University (AB, LLB)

Samuel Irving Rosenman (February 13, 1896 – June 24, 1973) was an American lawyer, judge, Democratic Party activist, and presidential speechwriter. He coined the term "New Deal", and helped articulate liberal policies during the heyday of the New Deal coalition. He was the first person to hold the position of White House Counsel.


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