He was the first cousin of Maine U.S. senator [[Frederick Hale]], who shared many political viewpoints.
He was the first cousin of Maine U.S. senator [[Frederick Hale]], who shared many political viewpoints.
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==Background==
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Hale was born in [[Portland, Maine]] to Clarence Hale and the former Margaret Jordan Rollins. After graduating from Portland High School in 1906, he attended several universities, including [[Harvard Law School]]. Hale was admitted to the state part in 1917.
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During [[World War I]], Hale participated in the [[United States Army]] and achieved the rank of Second Lieutenant. Stationed overseas, he served from 1917 to 1919.