UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): September 9, 2008

JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-5805	13-2624428
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

270 Park Avenue, New York, NY	10017
(Address of Principal Executive Office)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 270-6000

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Item 5.02(e) Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On September 9, 2008, Robert I. Lipp and JPMorgan Chase & Co. agreed that Mr. Lipp would resign as a member of the Board of Directors and as an officer of JPMorgan Chase effective September 30, 2008. Mr. Lipp will join private equity firm Brysam Global Partners as a senior executive with their company. Mr. Lipp will continue to work with JPMorgan Chase in an advisory capacity, focusing on international consumer opportunities as well as on the development of our leadership talent.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	JPMorgan Chase & Co.
	(Registrant)
Date: September 9, 2008	/s/ Anthony J. Horan
	Name: Anthony J. Horan Title: Corporate Secretary