When and where was James F. Byrnes born?
James Francis Byrnes was born at 538 King Street in Charleston, South Carolina, on the 2nd of May 1882.
Questions about James F. Byrnes
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why did James F. Byrnes change his date of birth?
Byrnes changed his date of birth to match that of his older sister Leonora because he needed to be 21 years old to serve as a clerk for Judge Robert Aldrich in 1900.
How long did James F. Byrnes serve on the United States Supreme Court?
James F. Byrnes served on the United States Supreme Court from the 8th of July 1941 until the 3rd of October 1942, making his tenure the shortest of any justice in history.
What role did James F. Byrnes play during World War II?
As head of the wartime Office of War Mobilization, James F. Byrnes provided oversight and financial resources for the Manhattan Project and served on an Interim committee regarding the use of the atomic bomb.
When did James F. Byrnes die and where is he buried?
James F. Byrnes died at age 89 on the 9th of April 1972 and was interred in the churchyard at Trinity Episcopal Church in Columbia.