James Callahan may refer to:
- James Callaghan (1912–2005), former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
- James Callaghan (Lancashire politician) (born 1927) was MP for Heywood & Middleton
- James Callahan (Pittsburgh Pirates NHL), founder of the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Pirates in 1925
- Nixey Callahan (1874–1934), real name James Callahan, baseball pitcher and manager
- James T. Callahan (1930–2007), American character actor
- James Yancy Callahan (1852–1935), Oklahoma Territorial Representative
- Jim Callahan (baseball) (1881-1968), Baseball player for the New York Giants
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“To read between the lines was easier than to follow the text.”
—Henry James (1843–1916)
“Nothing, neither acceptance nor prohibition, will induce a child to stop swearing overnight. Teach your child respect for himself and others, that profanity can hurt, offend, and disgust, and you’ll be doing the best you can...And save your parental giggling over mispronounced curses for after the children’s bedtime.”
—Jean Callahan (20th century)