James McEntee (labor leader)

James Joseph McEntee (19 September 1884 – 13 October 1957) was an American machinist and labor leader who served as the second director of the Civilian Conservation Corps from 26 February 1940 until it was terminated in 1942.

McEntee was nominated as Director by President Franklin Roosevelt following the death of Fechner.

[5][6] The start of U.S. involvement in World War II led to a rapid conversion into part of the war effort.

[7] McEntee returned to work for the International Association of Machinists.

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Left to right: William Green, Paul V. McNutt and James McEntee (March 7, 1940).