Albert Cole (Massachusetts)
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Albert Cole was a Massachusetts
politician who served in the Massachusetts State Senate and as the fortieth and forty second Mayors of Lynn, Massachusetts
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Cole was a Lynn Councillor-at-large from 1932 to 1935 and a member of the Massachusetts Senate
from the 1st Essex Senatorial District from 1935 to 1940. Cole was elected Mayor of Lynn in 1939. He stepped down in 1943 to serve with the United States Army
in World War II
, he was succeeded in the last six months of his term by Councilor-at-large Arthur J. Frawley
. Cole He was elected Mayor again in 1945 while still serving in the Pacific. During his second tenure as Mayor, Cole arranged for the construction of Lynn Memorial City Hall and Auditorium
. He did not run for reelection in 1947 and instead supported the campaign of city councilor Stuart A. Tarr
.
Cole was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
in 1946, but lost the Republican nomination to Arthur W. Coolidge
.
In 1953, Cole was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower for the position of Controller of Customs in Boston.
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
politician who served in the Massachusetts State Senate and as the fortieth and forty second Mayors of Lynn, Massachusetts
Lynn, Massachusetts
Lynn is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 89,050 at the 2000 census. An old industrial center, Lynn is home to Lynn Beach and Lynn Heritage State Park and is about north of downtown Boston.-17th century:...
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Cole was a Lynn Councillor-at-large from 1932 to 1935 and a member of the Massachusetts Senate
Massachusetts Senate
The Massachusetts Senate is the upper house of the Massachusetts General Court, the bicameral state legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Senate comprises 40 elected members from 40 single-member senatorial districts in the state...
from the 1st Essex Senatorial District from 1935 to 1940. Cole was elected Mayor of Lynn in 1939. He stepped down in 1943 to serve with the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, he was succeeded in the last six months of his term by Councilor-at-large Arthur J. Frawley
Arthur J. Frawley
Arthur J. Frawley was a Massachusetts politician who served as the forty first and forty fourth Mayors of Lynn, Massachusetts.Frawley was President of the Lynn City Council when he was named Interim Mayor of Lynn following Albert Cole's resignation...
. Cole He was elected Mayor again in 1945 while still serving in the Pacific. During his second tenure as Mayor, Cole arranged for the construction of Lynn Memorial City Hall and Auditorium
Lynn Memorial City Hall and Auditorium
Lynn Memorial City Hall and Auditorium is a historic site at 3 City Hall Square in Lynn, Massachusetts.The art deco building was constructed in 1948-49 by the M.A. Dyer Company and John Bowen Company...
. He did not run for reelection in 1947 and instead supported the campaign of city councilor Stuart A. Tarr
Stuart A. Tarr
Stuart A. Tarr was a Massachusetts politician who served as the forty third Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts. Tarr also was a Lynn city councilor, chairman of the Lynn School Committee and he served on Lynn's Alcohol and Beverages Commission.-Notes:...
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Cole was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
The Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts is the first in the line to discharge the powers and duties of the office of governor following the incapacitation of the Governor of Massachusetts...
in 1946, but lost the Republican nomination to Arthur W. Coolidge
Arthur W. Coolidge
Arthur William Coolidge was a Massachusetts politician who served multiple positions within the state government....
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In 1953, Cole was nominated by President Dwight Eisenhower for the position of Controller of Customs in Boston.