John Brooks (governor)
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John Brooks was an American doctor, military officer, and politician from Massachusetts. He served as the 11th Governor of Massachusetts from 1816 to 1823, and was one of the last Federalist officials elected in the United States.
Portrait by Gilbert Stuart, c. 1820
Von Steuben drilling troops at Valley Forge
Contemporary unflattering depiction of the leaders of Shays' Rebellion
Caleb Strong preceded Brooks as Governor
Governor of Massachusetts
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The governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the chief executive officer of the government of Massachusetts. The governor is the head of the state cabinet and the commander-in-chief of the commonwealth's military forces.
Governor of Massachusetts
Image: John Hancock 1770 crop
Image: Thomas Cushing, Member of Continental Congress
Image: James Bowdoin II by Feke full length