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John Orlando Pastore (1907-2000) was a Rhode Island, USA politician who was Senator and Governor of the state, and was the first Italian American to hold either position. 1907 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the year 2000. ... Jump to: navigation, search State nickname: The Ocean State, Little Rhody Other U.S. States Capital Providence Largest city Providence Governor Donald Carcieri (R) Senators Jack Reed (D) Lincoln Chafee (R) Official languages None Area 4,005 km² (50th)  - Land 2,709 km²  - Water 1,296 km² (32. ... An Italian-American is an American of Italian descent either born in America or someone who has immigrated. ...


Born in Providence on March 17, 1907, he graduated from law school at Northeastern University in 1931 and practiced law in Providence. He was a member to the State House of Representatives from 1935 to 1937, was assistant attorney general of Rhode Island from 1937 to 1938 and again from 1940 to 1944, and was eventually elected Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island in 1944. In 1946 he was elected Governor of Rhode Island, and re-elected in 1948. Jump to: navigation, search Motto: What Cheer Nickname: Beehive of Industry Location in Rhode Island Founded Incorporated 1636 1832  County Providence County Mayor David N. Cicilline (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 53. ... Jump to: navigation, search March 17 is the 76th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (77th in Leap years). ... 1907 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the American institution. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1931 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1935 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search 1937 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search 1937 was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search 1938 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search 1940 was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search 1944 was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search 1944 was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search 1946 was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...


In 1950 he was elected to the United States Senate in a special election to replace J. Howard McGrath, who had resigned. He was re-elected in 1952, 1958, 1964 and 1970. In 1976 he retired, living in Cranston until his death due to kidney failure on July 15, 2000. Results -- Republican holds in light red, pickups in dark red, Democratic holds in light blue, pickups in dark blue The U.S. Senate election, 1950 was an election for the United States Senate which occurred in the middle of Harry Trumans second term as President. ... Jump to: navigation, search Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... McGrath (middle left) with Theodore Francis Green (right) and Harry S. Truman (far right). ... Results -- Republican holds in light red, pickups in dark red, Democratic holds in light blue, pickups in dark blue The U.S. Senate election, 1952 was an election for the United States Senate which coincided with the election of Dwight D. Eisenhower to the presidency by a large margin. ... Results -- Republican holds in light red, pickups in dark red, Democratic holds in light blue, pickups in dark blue The U.S. Senate election, 1958 was an election for the United States Senate which occurred in the middle of President Dwight D. Eisenhowers second term. ... Results -- Republican holds in light red, pickups in dark red, Democratic holds in light blue, pickups in dark blue The U.S. Senate election, 1964 was an election for the United States Senate which coincided with the re-election of President Lyndon Baines Johnson by an overwhelming majority. ... Results -- Conservative pickups in orange, Independent pickups in yellow, Republican holds in light red, pickups in dark red, Democratic holds in light blue, pickups in dark blue The U.S. Senate election, 1970 was an election for the United States Senate which was a midterm election in the term of... Jump to: navigation, search 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Location of Cranston, Rhode Island. ... Jump to: navigation, search July 15 is the 196th day (197th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 169 days remaining. ... Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the year 2000. ...


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The Pastore family was to experience hardship when his father died, causing nine year old John to go to work after school to help support his mother, who worked as a seamstress, and younger siblings.
Pastore's election success reflects on the one hand, the talents of an intelligent, friendly personality and the coming of age of Italian Americans in the state -the largest ethnic group in Rhode Island.
John Pastore was also noted for his eloquent oratory, his special talent was to enthuse an audience with stirring flourishes reminiscent of the great speakers in Senate history.
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For others named John McLaughlin, see John McLaughlin.
John McLaughlin (born 29 March 1927 -) is the creator, executive producer, and host of The McLaughlin Group, weekly public affairs television program in the United States since 1982, where a group of five commentators discuss current political issues, and McLaughlin's One on One an interview program.
McLaughlin ran anyway and lost to John O. Pastore.
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