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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_AshcroftJohn Ashcroft - Wikipedia

    John David Ashcroft (born May 9, 1942) is an American lawyer, lobbyist, and former politician who served as the United States Attorney General in the George W. Bush administration from 2001 to 2005.

  2. www.britannica.com › biography › John-AshcroftJohn Ashcroft | US Attorney General, Senator, Governor

    Jul 1, 2024 · John Ashcroft (born May 9, 1942, Chicago, Ill., U.S.) is a U.S. politician and lawyer, who served as attorney general of the United States (2001–05). He is known for his conservative policies and his support of the USA Patriot Act.

  3. www.pbs.org › newshour › showJohn Ashcroft Leaves Behind Controversial Legacy as Attorney...

    Nov 11, 2004 · John Ashcroft announced right after 9/11 that he was going to use every law within his power, including immigration law, to lock up suspected terrorists, keep them off the streets and prevent...

  4. www.usnews.com › 2017/06/08 › 10-things-you-didnt-know-about-john-ashcroft10 Things You Didn’t Know About John Ashcroft - U.S. News & World...

    Jun 8, 2017 · 1. John David Ashcroft was born on May 9, 1942, in Chicago, to Grace Ashcroft and James Robert Ashcroft. After John was born, the Ashcroft family moved to Springfield, Missouri, where his...

  5. www.infoplease.com › biographies › government-politicsJohn Ashcroft Biography | Infoplease

    John Ashcroft. George W. Bush's Attorney General Born: 5/9/1942 Birthplace: Chicago, Ill. Arguably the most controversial and conservative of all Bush appointees, Ashcroft faced harsh questioning by Democrats at his confirmation hearings.

  6. www.justice.gov › ag › bioAttorney General: John David Ashcroft - United States Department...

    Oct 25, 2022 · 79th Attorney General, 2001 - 2005. John David Ashcroft was born on May 9, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. He received his degree with honors from Yale in 1964, and he earned his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School in 1967.

  7. www.encyclopedia.com › people › historyJohn D. Ashcroft | Encyclopedia.com

    Dec 6, 2001 · U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft (born 1942) was one of the most powerful members of President George W. Bush's cabinet. Ashcroft served as a state attorney general, Missouri governor, and U.S. senator prior to becoming U.S. attorney general.

  8. georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov › government › ashcroft-bioAttorney General of the United States, John Ashcroft - Archives

    Upon confirmation by the Senate, Ashcroft pledged to renew the war on drugs, reduce the incidence of gun violence and combat discrimination so no American feels outside the protection of the law. Ashcroft was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 9, 1942.

  9. www.c-span.org › person › john-ashcroftJohn Ashcroft | C-SPAN.org

    John David Ashcroft is an American lawyer, lobbyist, and former politician who served as the 79th U.S. Attorney General in the George W. Bush Administration, Senator from Missouri, and Governor...

  10. millercenter.org › president › gwbushJohn Ashcroft (2001–2005) | Miller Center

    His popularity as governor provided him with the momentum for a successful Senate campaign in 1994. Ashcroft lost his bid for reelection in 2000 but was chosen by President George W. Bush to serve as attorney general. John Ashcroft announced his resignation after the 2004 election. Bush nominated Alberto Gonzales to succeed him.