Foster Furcolo
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John Foster Furcolo 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 State
Foster Furcolo, 60th Governor of Massachusetts
Furcolo as a congressman
Furcolo and Boston Mayor John F. Collins holding plans for Government Center
Massachusetts Bay Community College, Wellesley, Massachusetts
Benjamin A. Smith II
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Benjamin Atwood Smith II was an American politician who served as a member of the United States Senate from December 1960 until November 1962.
Foster Furcolo
…Furcolo in position to appoint a temporary replacement. He initially sought to appoint himself, but was pressured by the Kennedy family to appoint Benjamin Smith (a college roommate of Kennedy's brother Joseph Jr.) nominated by Kennedy's father Joseph instead. The Kennedys wanted the seat to go to younger brother…
John F. Kennedy (Right) with Ben Smith III and Senator Benjamin A. Smith II (Left) visiting in the White House.