John William McCormack
Speaker of the House (1962-1971); American politician from Massachusetts (1891-1980) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 88
John William McCormack was an American politician from Boston, Massachusetts who served as the 45th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1962 until his retirement in 1971.
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McCormack as a state senator in 1923
McCormack with Boston Mayor John F. Collins (1960-1968) during a St. Patrick's Day parade in South Boston.
McCormack with President John F. Kennedy in 1962
McCormack (standing) speaking at a Department of Defense luncheon, February 1966
McCormack's official speaker's portrait, 1966
The gravesite of Speaker McCormackAwards
About this person
McCormack served in the United States Army during World War I, and afterwards in the Massachusetts State Senate before winning election to the United States House of Representatives.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1891 to 1980 · aged 88
