Channing H. Cox

American lawyer and Massachusetts governor

Channing H. Cox - American lawyer and Massachusetts governor
Born

October 28th, 1879
145 years ago

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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