LEGAL · MO · 1969-1976
John C. Danforth
Attorney General · Republican · Missouri
NOTABLE
On the record
Later U.S. Senator + Asst Special Counsel on Waco; mentored Clarence Thomas
Background
John C. Danforth served as Attorney General of Missouri from 1969–1976 (7 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Norman H. Anderson; succeeded by John Ashcroft. Note: Later U.S. Senator + Asst Special Counsel on Waco; mentored Clarence Thomas. Same-year political environment (1969): Governor Warren E. Hearnes.
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- Andrew Bailey (2023-present)
- Eric Schmitt (2019-2023)
- Josh Hawley (2017-2019)
- Chris Koster (2009-2017)
- Jay Nixon (1993-2009)
- Jeremiah Nixon (1993-2009)
- William L. Webster (1985-1993)
- John Ashcroft (1977-1985)
- Norman H. Anderson (1965-1969)
- Thomas F. Eagleton (1961-1965)
- John M. Dalton (1953-1961)
- J. E. Taylor (1945-1953)