Joseph B. Ely

American politician and 52nd Governor

Joseph B. Ely - American politician and 52nd Governor
Born

February 22nd, 1881
144 years ago

Died

1956
69 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 52nd Governor of Massachusetts from 1931 to 1935. Prior to the governorship, held positions including Massachusetts State Senator and Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Focused on economic recovery during the Great Depression, implementing measures to support the state's welfare and unemployment programs.

Governed Massachusetts during the Great Depression

Served as a Massachusetts State Senator

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