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Popular As | Edward Brooke |
Occupation | Politician |
Age | 101 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Born | October 26, 1919 (Washington, DC) |
Birthday | October 26 |
Town/City | Washington, DC |
Nationality | Washington, DC |
Edward Brooke’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
Edward Brooke was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.
After holding office as Attorney General of Massachusetts during the mid-1960s, this Republican Party politician served two terms in the United States Senate, becoming the first popularly elected African-American to serve in the US Senate. He and Democrat Walter Mondale were the authors of the Fair Housing Act of 1968.
He graduated from both Howard University and the Boston University School of Law. After finishing his studies at the former institution, he served in the United States Army during World War II.
Broadcast journalist Barbara Walters claimed in her 2008 autobiography to have had an affair with Brooke during the 1970s.
His marriage to Remigia Ferrari-Scacco resulted in children named Remi and Edwina. With his second wife, Anne, he had a son named Edward.
He was the first popularly elected African-American United States Senator; Democrat Carol Moseley Braun was the second.