About Edward J. Barrett
Lived 1900 – 1977 (aged 77). Edward J. Barrett was an American politician.
Edward J. Barrett (March 10, 1900 – April 4, 1977) was an American politician.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Barrett served in the United States Army during World War I in Europe from 1917 to 1920. He then went to Spaulding Institute and then received his bachelor's degree from Mayo College of Commerce. He worked in advertising and sales and was involved in organized labor in Chicago.
In 1932, he was elected Illinois Treasurer as a Democrat. In 1934, Barrett was elected Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts and served until 1940.
In 1941, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served as Sergeant in the South Pacific during World War II.
In 1942, he ran unsuccessfully for Illinois Treasurer. In 1944, Barrett was elected Illinois Secretary of State. Reelected in 1948, he served until after his defeat in 1952.
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American politician
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Edward J. Barrett was born on 10 March 1900 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Edward J. Barrett died on 4 April 1977 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Edward J. Barrett was a politician.
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