Philip Perlman held this position under Harry Truman, becoming the first Jewish person to do so.
Philip Perlman held this position under Harry Truman, becoming the first Jewish person to do so. It's not Ambassador to Great Britain, but this was the highest executive branch office held John Davis prior to his 1924 electoral loss to Calvin Coolidge. A former holder of this office was selected to investigate the death of Vince Foster and the Whitewater scandal and eventually issued a namesake 1988 report. This office was created in 1870, and its first holder was Benjamin Bristow. While holding this office, one man agreed to fire Archibald Cox during the Saturday Night Massacre. For 10 points, identify this office held by Robert Bork, Ken Starr, and Elena Kagan, which represents the United States government in front of the Supreme Court.
Philip Perlman held this position under Harry Truman, becoming the first Jewish person to do so.
Solicitor General