Scott Brown

American colonel and politician

Scott Brown - American colonel and politician
Born

September 12th, 1959
65 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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American colonel and politician served as a U.S. senator from Massachusetts from 2010 to 2013. Elected in a special election to fill the vacancy left by the passing of Edward Kennedy, represented the Republican Party and became the first Republican senator from Massachusetts in nearly 40 years. Prior to his political career, served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard and in the active duty Army, gaining recognition for leadership and service.

Elected as U.S. senator in 2010

Served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard

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