James Joseph Rowley | |
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.jpg) Rowley being sworn-in as Secret Service Chief, 1961 | |
| 14th Director of the United States Secret Service | |
| In office September 1, 1961 – October 1973 | |
| President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | U.E. Baughman |
| Succeeded by | H. Stuart Knight |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1908-10-14)October 14, 1908 Bronx County, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 1, 1992(1992-11-01) (aged 84) Leisure World, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Gate of Heaven Cemetery Silver Spring, Maryland |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | James J. Rowley Bridget Theresa McTeague |
James Joseph Rowley (October 14, 1908 – November 1, 1992) was the head of theUnited States Secret Service between 1961 and 1973,[1] under presidentsKennedy,Johnson, andNixon.
Rowley was born inBronx County, New York to James J. Rowley and Bridget Theresa McTeague.[2] His parents wereIrish immigrants who met inNew York City and were married inManhattan.[2]
Rowley began working for the Secret Service in 1938 during the days ofFranklin D. Roosevelt's administration, after first joining theFBI in 1936. On June 18, 1964, Rowley provided testimony to theWarren Commission investigating theassassination of John F. Kennedy.[3] After the assassination, Secret Service training was regularized and systematized. TheJames J. Rowley Training Center inBeltsville, Maryland, is named after him. Rowley died ofcongestive heart failure at his home inLeisure World, Maryland.[1]
| Preceded by | Chief,United States Secret Service September 1, 1961 – 1965 | Succeeded by Himself (as Director) |
| Preceded by Himself (as Chief) | Director,United States Secret Service 1965 – October 1973 | Succeeded by |
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