Channing H. Cox
American lawyer and Massachusetts governor
Born
Died
1968
57 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 49th Governor of Massachusetts from 1921 to 1925. Prior to governorship, held positions such as Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth from 1915 to 1920. Worked as a lawyer and was involved in various political and civic activities throughout his career.
Served as Governor of Massachusetts from 1921 to 1925
Held the office of Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth from 1915 to 1920
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