Maurice J. Tobin
Maurice Joseph Tobin (May 22, 1901 – July 19, 1953) was an American politician serving as 46th Mayor of Boston, the 56th Governor of Massachusetts and 6th United States Secretary of Labor. He was a member of the Democratic Party and a liberal that supported the New Deal and Fair Deal programs, and was outspoken in his support for labor unions. However, he had little success battling against the conservative majorities in the Massachusetts legislature, and the U.S. Congress.
Maurice Tobin | |
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Tobin in 1951 | |
| 6th United States Secretary of Labor | |
| In office August 13, 1948 – January 20, 1953 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | Lewis B. Schwellenbach |
| Succeeded by | Martin Durkin |
| 56th Governor of Massachusetts | |
| In office January 4, 1945 – January 2, 1947 | |
| Lieutenant | Robert Bradford |
| Preceded by | Leverett Saltonstall |
| Succeeded by | Robert F. Bradford |
| 46th Mayor of Boston | |
| In office January 3, 1938 – January 4, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick Mansfield |
| Succeeded by | John E. Kerrigan (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maurice Joseph Tobin May 22, 1901 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | July 19, 1953 (aged 52) Scituate, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Resting place | Holyhood Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Helen Noonan (m. 1932) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Boston College ([evening classes]) |
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