Henry Wade
Henry Menasco Wade (November 11, 1914 – March 1, 2001) was an American lawyer. He was the district attorney of Dallas County from 1951 to 1987. He was known for his prosecution of Jack Ruby for killing Lee Harvey Oswald, and the U.S. Supreme Court's decision legalizing abortion, Roe v. Wade.
Henry Wade | |
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| Dallas County District Attorney | |
| In office 1951 – January 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Will Wilson |
| Succeeded by | John Vance |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Menasco Wade[1] November 11, 1914 Rockwall County, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 1, 2001 (aged 86)[1] Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Texas[2] |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Known for | Prosecution of Jack Ruby Roe v. Wade |
Wade died of problems caused by Parkinson's disease on March 1, 2001 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 86.[1]
References
- Wolfgang Saxon (March 2, 2001). "Henry Wade, Prosecutor in National Spotlight, Dies at 86". New York Times. Retrieved January 23, 2010.
- "Henry Wade Biography". Archived from the original on October 15, 2009. Retrieved January 23, 2010.
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