
LEGAL · PA · 1959-1961
Anne X. Alpern
Attorney General · Democrat · Pennsylvania
On the record
First woman state AG in U.S.
Background
Anne X. Alpern occupied the Attorney General office in Pennsylvania for 2 years (1959–1961). Took office after Thomas D. McBride; succeeded by David Stahl. Note: First woman state AG in U.S.. Same-year political environment (1959): Governor David L. Lawrence.
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- Mike Fisher (1997-2003)
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- LeRoy S. Zimmerman (1981-1989)
- Harvey Bartle III (1980-1981)
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