American lawyer, writer, and politician (1911–1995)
Foster Furcolo
60th Governor of Massachusetts
In office January 3, 1957 – January 5, 1961
Lieutenant
Robert F. Murphy
Preceded by
Christian Herter
Succeeded by
John A. Volpe
50th Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts
In office July 5, 1952 – January 1955
Governor
Paul A. Dever Christian A. Herter
Preceded by
John E. Hurley
Succeeded by
John Francis Kennedy
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 2nd district
In office January 3, 1949 – September 30, 1952
Preceded by
Charles R. Clason
Succeeded by
Edward Boland
Personal details
Born
(1911-07-29)July 29, 1911 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Died
July 5, 1995(1995-07-05) (aged 83) Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political party
Democratic
Education
Yale University
Profession
Lawyer
Military service
Allegiance
United States
Branch/service
United States Navy
Rank
Lieutenant (junior grade)
Battles/wars
World War II
John Foster Furcolo (July 29, 1911 – July 5, 1995) was an American lawyer, writer, and Democratic Party politician from Massachusetts. He was the state's 60th governor, and also represented the state as a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was the first Italian-American governor of the state, and an active promoter of community colleges.
Born in New Haven, Connecticut and educated at Yale, Furcolo practiced law before serving in the United States Navy during World War II. He first won election to Congress in 1948, and served most of two terms, resigning after being appointed Massachusetts Treasurer in 1952 by Governor Paul A. Dever. He won two terms as governor, serving from 1957 to 1961. In addition to supporting community colleges, he also furthered the redevelopment of parts of Boston, supporting development of the Prudential Center and Government Center. His administration was overshadowed by corruption scandals, but no charges against him made it to trial. He was twice an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Senate. He was the author of several books, including a novel set amid events surrounding the World War II Katyn massacre.
John FosterFurcolo (July 29, 1911 – July 5, 1995) was an American lawyer, writer, and Democratic Party politician from Massachusetts. He was the state's...
Democrat FosterFurcolo was elected Governor of Massachusetts to replace incumbent Christian Herter, who did not run for re-election. Furcolo defeated...
Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Democrat FosterFurcolo was elected Governor of Massachusetts for a second term, defeating Republican...
1960. John A. Volpe was elected Governor of Massachusetts to replace FosterFurcolo. Volpe defeated Democrat Joseph D. Ward in the race. Also running were...
Republican Incumbent Leverett Saltonstall defeated his challengers. Democrat FosterFurcolo (Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts since 1952 and member...
Deeds FosterFurcolo, Governor of Massachusetts Thomas J. O'Connor, Mayor of Springfield Edmund Dinis, District Attorney Governor FosterFurcolo, who lost...
Massachusetts does not have a governor's mansion. In 1955, Governor FosterFurcolo turned down a proposal to establish the Shirley–Eustis House in Roxbury...
Donohue of Worcester (1947–74) John F. Kennedy of Cambridge (1947–53) FosterFurcolo of Springfield (1949–52) Edward Boland of Springfield (1953–89) Tip...
author (d. 1984) 1910 – Gale Page, American actress (d. 1983) 1911 – FosterFurcolo, American lawyer and politician, 60th Governor of Massachusetts (d....
Senator since 1945 Senator Saltonstall was unopposed for re-nomination. FosterFurcolo, Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts since 1952 John I....
Frelinghuysen Jr. (1941), U.S. Representative (R-New Jersey), 1953–1975 FosterFurcolo (1936), U.S. Representative (D-Massachusetts), 1949–1952 Edwin W. Higgins...
1937 – January 3, 1949 First elected in 1936. Lost re-election to FosterFurcolo. David Cobb Pro-Administration At large March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1795...
had been unjustly accused of being witches 265 years earlier. Gov. FosterFurcolo signed the legislation that intended to clear Susannah Martin, as well...
the Massachusetts Board of Regional Community Colleges by Governor FosterFurcolo. His nomination was rejected by the Massachusetts Governor's Council...
for the second term of the Eisenhower administration; later, when John Foster Dulles became seriously ill, he was appointed Secretary of State, April...
and their father overruled them. John asked Massachusetts Governor FosterFurcolo to name Kennedy family friend Ben Smith as interim senator for John's...
number of members of the administration of governor FosterFurcolo; an indictment against Furcolo was dismissed due to lack of evidence. He also coordinated...
Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Hubert Humphrey, George McGovern, and FosterFurcolo. Namesake of the Smithsonian Institution's O'Brien Gallery in Washington...
Supreme Judicial Court from 1960 to 1972. He was appointed by Governor FosterFurcolo. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Spiegel attended The English High School...
June 5, 1967 Irena Eris Bernard Evans Linda Fabiani Genevieve Fiore FosterFurcolo Gaetano Gagliano Wolfgang Haas Grace Kelly Anthony Lacavera Gabriel...
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Lieutenant (junior grade)