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John Ashcroft is an American politician and attorney who served as the 79th United States Attorney General from 2001 to 2005. He was the first Republican to serve as Attorney General since Edwin Meese III left office in 1988. Ashcroft was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Springfield, Missouri. He attended Yale University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in 1964 and a law degree in 1967. After graduating from law school, he worked as a law clerk for Judge Royce Lamberth of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. In 1975, Ashcroft was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, where he served until 1977. He then served as Missouri's Attorney General from 1977 to 1985. In 1984, he was elected to the United States Senate, where he served until 2001. In 2001, President George W. Bush appointed Ashcroft as Attorney General. During his tenure, he was a strong advocate of the Patriot Act and other measures to combat terrorism. He also oversaw the prosecution of several high-profile cases, including the prosecution of Enron executives. After leaving office in 2005, Ashcroft returned to private practice. He also served as a senior advisor to the Romney presidential campaign in 2012. In 2018, he was appointed to the board of directors of the National Rifle Association.
| Popular As | John David Ashcroft |
| Occupation | soundtrack |
| Age | 81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Born | 9 May, 1942 |
| Birthday | 9 May |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
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John Ashcroft Height, Weight & Measurements
At 81 years old, John Ashcroft height is 6' (1.83 m) .
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| Height | 6' (1.83 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is John Ashcroft's Wife?
His wife is Janet Elise Roede (1967 - present) ( 3 children)
| Family | |
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Janet Elise Roede (1967 - present) ( 3 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
John Ashcroft Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is John Ashcroft worth at the age of 81 years old? John Ashcroft’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from USA. We have estimatedJohn Ashcroft's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Soundtrack |
John Ashcroft Social Network
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Timeline
Inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians in 2006.
Is of Norwegian descent on his mother's side, and visited his relatives in Norway as late as of 2003. When there he pushed politics aside, played the piano and sang a hymn at his family reunion in the local church (outside Bergen, Norway).
2001 - Attorney General of the United States of America.
Ran for re-election to Congress in 2000, but lost to Mel Carnahan, the then-governor of Missouri, despite the fact that his opponent was already deceased. Carnahan's widow Jean was appointed to his seat.
John Ashcroft was born on May 9, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as John David Ashcroft.
