McCormack, John W. (John William), 1891-1980
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John William McCormack (December 21, 1891 – November 22, 1980) was an American politician from Boston, Massachusetts. An attorney and a Democrat, McCormack served in the United States Army during World War I, and afterwards won terms in both the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Massachusetts State Senate before winning election to the United States House of Representatives. He became the 45th Speaker of the House of Representatives in 1962.
McCormack enjoyed a long House career (1928 to 1971), and advanced through the leadership ranks to become the 45th Speaker of the House. He served as Speaker from 1962 until his 1971 retirement.
McCormack's Congressional career was highlighted by his support for the New Deal measures undertaken to combat the Great Depression, U.S. involvement in World War II, and support for the Great Society programs of the 1960s, including civil rights, education, and health care for the elderly. A staunch anti-communist, McCormack supported U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. His support for the war and the seniority system in Congress caused increasing numbers of younger members to challenge his leadership; McCormack survived a 1969 contest with Mo Udall for the Speakership. He did not run for reelection to his House seat in 1970, and retired to his home in Boston. He later resided at a Dedham nursing home, where he died in 1980.
At 42 years and 58 days, as of 2017 McCormack's service in the U.S. House ranks 15th in terms of uninterrupted time. He is the longest-serving member of the U.S. House in Massachusetts history; Joseph William Martin Jr. is second to McCormack at 41 years, 305 days.
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referencedIn | Blair Moody Papers, 1928-1954, 1934-1952 | Bentley Historical Library | |
referencedIn | Boggs, Lindy, 1916-. Lindy Boggs letters, 1974-1978. | Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries | |
creatorOf | Boston College. Office of the President. William J. Murphy President's Office records, 1911-1947, (bulk 1939-1945). | Boston College. John J. Burns Library | |
creatorOf | Carl Bert Albert Congressional papers, 1910-1998, bulk 1946-1998. | University of Oklahoma, Bizzell Memorial Library | |
referencedIn | Chester Bowles papers, 1924-1982 | Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives | |
referencedIn | Chester Bowles papers, 1924-1982 | Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives | |
referencedIn | Collier, John, 1884-1968. John Collier papers, 1910-1987 (inclusive). | Yale University Library | |
referencedIn | Consumers' League of Massachusetts. Records, 1891-1955 (inclusive). | Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America | |
creatorOf | Crosser, Robert, 1874-1957. Papers 1901-1954. | Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society | |
referencedIn | Dewey D. Stone Papers | Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at New England Historic Genealogical Society |
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referencedIn | Papers of Drew Pearson. 1915 - 1969. Files from the Georgetown Office and Residence | Lyndon Baines Johnson Library | |
referencedIn | President's Secretary's Files (Truman Administration). 1945 - 1960. Diaries Files. 1947 - 1953. 1951. 1947 - 1953. Diary Entry of President Harry S. Truman | Harry S. Truman Library |
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associatedWith | Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000. |
associatedWith | Atkins, Oliver F., 1916-1977. |
associatedWith | Augusta County (Va.) Circuit Court |
correspondedWith | Barnes, James Martin, 1899-1958. |
correspondedWith | Barnes, Robert. |
associatedWith | Boggs, Lindy, 1916- |
associatedWith | Boston College. Office of the President. |
associatedWith | Boston College. Office of the President. |
associatedWith | Bowles, Chester, 1901-1986. |
correspondedWith | Celler, Emanuel, 1888-1981 |
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Birth 1891-12-21
Death 1980-11-22
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