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Moore's photo from bioguide.congress.gov
Arthur Harry Moore (born Jersey City, New Jersey in July 3, 1879 - died Branchburg Township, New Jersey in November 18, 1952) was the Democratic Governor of New Jersey three times from 1926 to 1929, from 1932 to 1935, and again from 1938 to 1941. Moore also represented New Jersey in the United States Senate from 1935 to 1938.
A. Harry Moore attended public schools and graduated from Cooper Union College in New York City. Moore later graduated from the New Jersey Law School at Newark (now a part of Rutgers University) and was admitted to the bar in 1922, commencing practice in Jersey City.
Political Career
As governor, Moore attained national prominence when he took charge of the investigation into the Lindbergh kidnapping in 1932. After retiring as governor, Moore resumed his legal practice in Jersey City.
Buried at New York Bay Cemetery in Jersey City.
Taken from Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
| Preceded by: George S. Silzer |
Governors of New Jersey | Succeeded by: Morgan F. Larson |
| Preceded by: Morgan F. Larson |
Governors of New Jersey | Succeeded by: Harold G. Hoffman |
| Preceded by: Harold G. Hoffman |
Governors of New Jersey | Succeeded by: Charles Edison |
