About Richard E. McLaughlin
Lived 1915 – 1993 (aged 77). Richard E. McLaughlin was an American politician.
Richard E. McLaughlin (December 10, 1915 – June 29, 1993) was a Massachusetts government official who served as Registrar of Motor Vehicles and Commissioner of Public Safety.
McLaughlin was appointed Registrar of Motor Vehicles in 1964 by Governor Endicott Peabody. In 1971, Francis W. Sargent appointed McLaughlin to the newly created post of Secretary of Public Safety. He was also a member of the National Highway Safety Advisory Committee.
After a 4-year absence during the Dukakis administration, McLaughlin returned as Registrar of Motor Vehicles under Edward J. King.
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Who was Richard E. McLaughlin?
Massachusetts state official (1915-1993)
When was Richard E. McLaughlin born?
Richard E. McLaughlin was born on 10 December 1915.
When did Richard E. McLaughlin die?
Richard E. McLaughlin died on 29 June 1993 in Cambridge.
What was Richard E. McLaughlin's occupation?
Richard E. McLaughlin was a politician.
What nationality was Richard E. McLaughlin?
Richard E. McLaughlin was American.
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