Scott Brown
American colonel and politician
Born
September 12th, 1959
66 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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