Furcolo, Foster, 1911-1995
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Born in New Haven, Connecticut and educated at Yale, Furcolo practiced law before serving in the United States Navy during World War II. He first won election to Congress in 1948, and served most of two terms, resigning after being appointed Massachusetts Treasurer in 1952 by Governor Paul A. Dever. He won two terms as governor, serving from 1957 to 1961. In addition to supporting community colleges, he also furthered the redevelopment of parts of Boston, supporting development of the Prudential Center and Government Center. His administration was overshadowed by corruption scandals, but no charges against him made it to trial. He was twice an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Senate. He was the author of several books, including a novel set amid events surrounding the World War II Katyn massacre.
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correspondedWith | Baruch, Bernard M. (Bernard Mannes), 1870-1965. |
correspondedWith | Brown, Edmund G. (Edmund Gerald), 1905- |
correspondedWith | Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969 |
associatedWith | Eliot, Martha M. (Martha May), 1891-1978 |
associatedWith | Furcolo, Foster, 1911-1995. |
correspondedWith | Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 |
associatedWith | Kilpatrick, James Jackson, 1920-2010. |
associatedWith | Massachusetts. General Court. House of Representatives. Committee on Rules. |
associatedWith | Massachusetts. General Court. House of Representatives. Committee on Rules. |
associatedWith | Massachusetts. Governor (1957-1961 : Furcolo) |
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Birth 1911-07-29
Death 1995-07-05
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