James H. Rowe
James H. Rowe Jr. | |
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Rowe in 1939 | |
| Born | June 1, 1909 Butte, Montana, U.S. |
| Died | June 17, 1984 (aged 75) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Alma mater | Harvard College Harvard Law School |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Ulman Rowe |
James H. Rowe Jr. (June 1, 1909 – June 17, 1984) was an American lawyer and New Dealer who was selected by President Harry Truman to work on the Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government, commonly known as the Hoover Commission. He was a political strategist in the Democratic Party and is best known for his memo to Truman on re-election strategy. He was an advisor to both Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert Humphrey.