Edward F. McGrady

Edward Francis McGrady (January 22, 1873 – July 17, 1960) was an American labor leader and politician.

"[5] In 1932, McGrady reportedly was a supporter of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's candidacy for president before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

[8] A well-known figure at this point (having appeared on the cover of Time magazine on November 23, 1936),[9] McGrady left his post in September 1937.

[6] Shortly thereafter he joined the Radio Corporation of America, and was vice president in charge of their labor relations.

[10] In 1938, McGrady was awarded the Industrial Peace Gold Medal by the American Arbitration Association.

McGrady was considered a leading candidate for Secretary of Labor early in the administration of President Harry S. Truman and was widely touted as such in the press.

Edward McGrady died at his home in Newton, Massachusetts, on July 17, 1960, following a protracted illness.