Robert W. Kenny

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Robert Walker Kenny (August 21, 1901-July 20, 1976) was the 21st Attorney General of California. Kenny, a Democrat, was an early advocate for civil rights in California. He was instrumental in abolishing the legal existence of the Ku Klux Klan in California. Kenny also served as a Superior Court Judge in Los Angeles, California.

Preceded by Earl Warren

California Attorney General 1943–1947

Succeeded by Frederick N. Howser