Jefferson Sessions
American politician and lawyer (born 1946)
1946 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American politician and lawyer (born 1946)
Born
December 24, 1946
Age
~80 years
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
politician, lawyer, political scientist
United StatesBorn in Selma
1946
Born in Selma (1946-12-24)
1965
EducationStudied at Huntingdon College (1965–1969)
1981
PositionUnited States Attorney (1981–1993)
1995
PositionAttorney General of Alabama (1995–1997)
1997
PositionUnited States senator (1997–1999)
1999
PositionUnited States senator (1999–2001)
About
Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III is an American politician and attorney who served as the 84th United States attorney general from 2017 to 2018. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as United States senator from Alabama from 1997 to 2017 before resigning that position to serve as attorney general in the first administration of President Donald Trump. Trump fired Sessions in 2018 due to his inaction and recusal from the Russian collusion probes.
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Who is Jefferson Sessions?+
Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III is an American politician and attorney who served as the 84th United States attorney general from 2017 to 2018. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as United States senator from Alabama from 1997 to 2017 before resigning that position to serve as
What does the name Jefferson mean?+
The name Jefferson means "An English surname originating as a patronymic; used specifically of Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), the third president of the United States, principal author of the US Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential founders of the United States.. Etymology: From son. The placenames in the United States are named for Thomas Jefferson.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Jefferson Sessions born?+
Jefferson Sessions was born on December 24, 1946.
Name Meaning
An English surname originating as a patronymic; used specifically of Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), the third president of the United States, principal author of the US Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential founders of the United States.. Etymology: From son. The placenames in the United States are named for Thomas Jefferson.
The name Jefferson is of Portuguese origin, meaning "An English surname originating as a patronymic; used specifically of Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), the third president of the United States, principal author of the US Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential founders of the United States.. Etymology: From son. The placenames in the United States are named for Thomas Jefferson.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jefferson — December 24, 1946
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
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