John William McCormack

U.S. Congressperson

1891 – 1980

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Who was John William McCormack?

John William McCormack was an American politician from Boston, Massachusetts. McCormack served as a member of United States House of Representatives from 1928 until he retired from political life in 1971. As a Democrat, McCormack served as House Majority Leader three times, the first time from 1940 to 1947, the second time from 1949 to 1953, and again from 1955 to 1961. He served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1962 to 1971.

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Born
Dec 21, 1891
Boston
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Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Boston
Died
Nov 22, 1980
Dedham

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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