John Pastore
John Orlando Pastore (March 17, 1907 – July 15, 2000) was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a United States Senator from Rhode Island from 1950 to 1976 and as the 61st governor of Rhode Island from 1945 to 1950. He was the first Italian American elected to the Senate.
John Pastore | |
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Pastore in 1961 | |
| United States Senator from Rhode Island | |
| In office December 19, 1950 – December 28, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Edward L. Leahy |
| Succeeded by | John Chafee |
| 61st Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office October 6, 1945 – December 19, 1950 | |
| Lieutenant | vacant (1945-47) John S. McKiernan (1947-50) |
| Preceded by | J. Howard McGrath |
| Succeeded by | John S. McKiernan |
| 54th Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office January 1945 – October 6, 1945 | |
| Governor | J. Howard McGrath |
| Preceded by | Louis W. Cappelli |
| Succeeded by | John S. McKiernan |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| In office 1934–1937 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Orlando Pastore March 17, 1907 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | July 15, 2000 (aged 93) Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elena Caito |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Northeastern University (LLB) |
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