Alberto R. Gonzales (born August 4, 1955) is an American lawyer who served as the 80th United States Attorney General, appointed in February 2005 by President George W. Bush, becoming the highest-ranking Hispanic American in executive government to date. He was the first Hispanic to serve as White House Counsel.
Alberto R. Gonzales (born August 4, 1955) is an American lawyer who served as the 80th United States Attorney General, appointed in February 2005 by President George W. Bush, becoming the highest-ranking Hispanic American in executive government to date. He was the first Hispanic to serve as White House Counsel.
Alberto R. Gonzales (born August 4, 1955) is an American lawyer who served as the 80th United States Attorney General, appointed in February 2005 by President George W. Bush, becoming the highest-ranking Hispanic American in executive government to date. He was the first Hispanic to serve as White House Counsel.
Jun 26, 2017 · Eightieth Attorney General 2005-2007 Alberto R. Gonzales was born on August 4, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas. He received his B.A. from Rice University in 1979 and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1982. Mr. Gonzales served in the United States Air Force from 1973 to 1975 and attended the United States Air Force Academy between 1975 and 1977.
United States Department of Justice. Gonzales served as the 80th Attorney General of the United States, the chief federal law enforcement official in America. As Attorney General, he led the fight to prevent terrorism and reduce the threat of gangs, drugs and violent crime. He directed the Justice Department and its 40 separate component ...
Mar 18, 2021 · Alberto Gonzales is an American lawyer who served as the 80th United States Attorney General, appointed in February 2005 by President George W. Bush, becoming the highest-ranking Hispanic American in the executive government to date. He was the first Hispanic to serve as White House Counsel.
John David Ashcroft (born May 9, 1942) 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 of Missouri. He later founded The Ashcroft Group, a Washington D.C. lobbying firm.
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Alberto R. Gonzales (born August 4, 1955) is an American lawyer who served as the 80th United States Attorney General, appointed in February 2005 by President George W. Bush, becoming the highest-ranking Hispanic American in executive government to date. He was the first Hispanic to serve as White House Counsel.
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President Bush nominated Gonzales to replace John Ashcroft as the US Attorney General. Despite his far-right conservative stance, Gonzales received much support from across the political divide. His proponents described him as forthright and honest with his friends and foes alike. On February 3, 2005, Gonzales received a resounding confirmation of 60 votes in favor including 6 Democrat Senators.
Alberto Gonzales was born to poor Mexican immigrants on August 4, 1955, in San Antonio, Texas. He grew up in Houston as the second child of Pablo and Maria Gonzales. He had seven other siblings in the family. Gonzales was raised up under strict Roman Catholic rules as all the children within the family. Living in a two bedroomed house, the family crammed in the small house without running water.
In 2001, George Walker Bush became the US president. He called his erstwhile ally Gonzales to Washington D.C. Gonzales distinguished himself as an ardent supporter of the Bush anti-terrorism policies. He participated in the formulation of the legal framework for the Bush administration fight against terror.
Alberto Gonzales came from the ashes so to speak. With nothing but education, determination, and ambition, He climbed up the ladder in society. He became the first Hispanic to serve in high offices both in Texas and the US.
Alberto R. Gonzales (born August 4, 1955) is an American lawyer who served as the 80th United States Attorney General, appointed in February 2005 by President George W. Bush, becoming the highest-ranking Hispanic American in executive government to date. He was the first Hispanic to serve as White House Counsel. Alberto R.
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Alberto R. Gonzales (born August 4, 1955) is an American lawyer who served as the 80th United States Attorney General, appointed in February 2005 by President George W. Bush, becoming the highest-ranking Hispanic American in executive government to date. He was the first Hispanic to serve as White House Counsel.
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Mr. Gonzales was sworn in as the nation’s 80th and first Hispanic attorney general on February 3, 2005.
Artist: Alberto R. Gonzales was born on August 4, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas. He received his B.A. from Rice University in 1979 and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1982. Mr. Gonzales served in the United States Air Force from 1973 to 1975 and attended the United States Air Force Academy between 1975 and 1977.
Mr. Gonzales was sworn in as the nation’s 80th and first Hispanic attorney general on February 3, 2005. His resignation took effect on September 17, 2007, after serving two years as attorney general.
Governor Bush appointed him to the position of Secretary of State from December 1997 to January 1999. Additionally, Mr. Gonzales was a Justice on the Supreme Court of Texas from January 1999 to December 2000. After Mr. Bush became president, he appointed Mr. Gonzales as White House counsel in 2001. Mr. Gonzales held this position until becoming ...
His resume includes portraits of many distinguished Americans. He painted Attorney General Gonzales' portrait in 2008. Updated June 26, 2017.
Gonzales, the Dean and the Doyle Rogers Distinguished Professor of Law at Belmont University College of Law , Nashville, Tennessee, is responsible for academics, admissions, recruitment and development.
Gonzales served as the 80th Attorney General of the United States, the chief federal law enforcement official in America. As Attorney General, he led the fight to prevent terrorism and reduce the threat of gangs, drugs and violent crime. He directed the Justice Department and its 40 separate component organizations including the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S.
Gonzales served as Counsel to the President of the United States working with lawyers throughout the administration on policy, litigation and legislation.
Gonzales served as a Justice on the Supreme Court of Texas. While on the court, Gonzales authored 14 majority opinions, five concurring opinions and one dissenting opinion. In a statewide race to remain on the court, the citizens of Texas elected Gonzales to serve a six-year term in November 2000 with 81.3% of the vote.
Gonzales served as the 100th Texas Secretary of State. In this capacity, he was a senior advisor to the Governor of Texas, chief elections officer and the Governor's lead liaison on Mexico and border issues. Additionally, he was responsible for all statutory filings of business organizations and financing documents.
Gonzales served as General Counsel advising the Governor of Texas on legislation, policy, appointments, and clemency issues. He also helped coordinate criminal justice policy, gave advice regarding powers as Commander-in-Chief of the Texas National Guard and advised on federal programs administered throughout Texas.
Gonzales practiced as a business lawyer and partner at the Houston law firm Vinson & Elkins working in the Business, Real Estate, and Energy group.