George E. Allen

For another person, see George E. Allen (coach).
George E. Allen
Commissioner of the District of Columbia
In office
November 16, 1933 – August 31, 1938
PresidentFranklin D. Roosevelt
Preceded byLuther Halsey Reichelderfer
Succeeded byvacant
In office
June 19, 1939 – April 15, 1940
Preceded byvacant
Succeeded byJohn Russell Young
Personal details
BornGeorge Edward Allen
(1896-02-29)February 29, 1896
Booneville, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedApril 23, 1973(1973-04-23) (aged 77)
Palm Desert, California, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpouseMary Keane
EducationCumberland University (LLB)

George Edward Allen (February 29, 1896 – April 23, 1973) was an American lawyer, businessman, and friend ("poker-playing intimate" and even "court jester") for U.S. presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was also head football coach of Cumberland University's football team during their famed lopsided match against Georgia Tech, losing 222–0.

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