Foster Furcolo
60th Governor of Massachusetts
Born
July 29th, 1911
114 years ago
Died
1995
30 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 60th Governor of Massachusetts from 1957 to 1961. Held the position of Attorney General of Massachusetts prior to governorship. Advocated for education and mental health resources, leading initiatives that improved public services. Worked to advance civil rights within the state government.
Served as Governor from 1957 to 1961
Implemented education reforms in Massachusetts
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