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James Michael Curley (* 20. November 1874 in Boston, Massachusetts; † 12. November 1958 ebenda) war ein US-amerikanischer Politiker und von 1935 bis 1937 Gouverneur des Bundesstaates Massachusetts. Er war außerdem zweimal Abgeordneter im US-Repräsentantenhaus sowie Bürgermeister von Boston .
James Michael Curley (November 20, 1874 – November 12, 1958) was an American Democratic politician from Boston, Massachusetts. He served four terms as mayor of Boston from 1914 to 1955. Curley ran for mayor in every election for which he was legally qualified.
James Michael Curley (born Nov. 20, 1874, Boston, Mass., U.S.—died Nov. 12, 1958, Boston) was an American politician, one of the best known and most colourful big-city Democratic bosses, who dominated Boston politics throughout the first half of the 20th century.
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One of the most colorful and prominent figures in Boston's political history was James Michael Curley, who was elected to the office of Mayor of Boston four times. James Michael Curley was born on November 20, 1874, the second surviving son of his Irish immigrant parents.
In a bid to temper the rising power of James Michael Curley, the state legislature in 1918 passed legislation barring the Mayor of Boston from serving consecutive terms in office; Curley was prevented from running for re-election twice by this law (November 1925 and November 1933).
James Michael Curley, who had previously served as Mayor of Boston (1914–1918), was elected for the second time, defeating three other candidates. In 1918, the Massachusetts state legislature had passed legislation making the Mayor of Boston ineligible to serve consecutive terms.
Overview. James Michael Curley. (1874—1958) Quick Reference. (b. Boston, 20 Nov. 1874; d. Boston, 12 Nov. 1958) US; Governor of Massachusetts 1934–8 The son of poor Irish immigrants, Curley's access to formal education was limited by the need to help support his family.
