Matthew J. Connelly
Matthew Connelly | |
|---|---|
| White House Appointments Secretary | |
| In office 1945–1953 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | Pa Watson |
| Succeeded by | Arthur H. Vandenberg Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 19, 1907 Clinton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | July 10, 1976 (aged 68) Oak Park, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Fordham University (BA) |
Matthew J. Connelly (November 19, 1907 – July 10, 1976) was an American civil servant. He served as executive secretary to Vice President Harry S. Truman and later appointments secretary in the Truman Administration. In 1955, he was indicted for bribery, whereupon he was convicted the following year. He served six months in prison in 1960 and was granted a full pardon by President John F. Kennedy in 1962.