About John B. Cooke
Lived 1885 – 1971 (aged 86). John B. Cooke was an American politician.
John Bleecker Cooke (May 17, 1885 – June 26, 1971) served in the California State Assembly for the 40th district from 1941 to 1943, the 38th and 37th district from 1947 to 1955. During World War I and World War II he also served in the United States Navy. Cooke died in Palo Alto in 1971 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
His younger brother, Charles M. Cooke Jr., was a United States Naval Academy graduate and four-star admiral.
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Who was John B. Cooke?
American politician (1885–1971)
When was John B. Cooke born?
John B. Cooke was born on 17 May 1885 in Fort Smith.
When did John B. Cooke die?
John B. Cooke died on 26 June 1971 in Palo Alto, California.
What was John B. Cooke's occupation?
John B. Cooke was a politician.
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John B. Cooke was American.
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