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Edward D. DiPrete, American politician, 70th Governor of Rhode Island

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Edward D. DiPrete

American politician (1934–2025)

Edward Daniel DiPrete was an American politician. He served as the 70th Governor of Rhode Island for three two-year terms, serving from 1985 to 1991. Convicted of numerous corruption charges, he was the only Rhode Island governor to have gone to prison.
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Governor of Rhode Island

Head of government of the U.S. state of Rhode Island

The governor of Rhode Island is the head of government of the U.S. state of Rhode Island and serves as commander-in-chief of the state's Army National Guard and Air National Guard. The current governor is Dan McKee, a member of the Democratic Party. In their capacity as…
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July 8

Day of the year

July 8 is the 189th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 176 days remain until the end of the year.
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