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John Joseph Moakley (April 27, 1927 – May 28, 2001) was an American politician who served as the United States representative for Massachusetts's 9th congressional district from 1973 until his death in 2001.
28 de may. de 2001 · A profile of the late Massachusetts Democrat who served in Congress for almost three decades and was known for his work on urban programs and his ability to bridge political divides. The web page features a transcript of a report by Kwame Holman that aired in 2001.
29 de may. de 2001 · Representative Joe Moakley, who for a half-century was the proud quintessence of the South Boston Irish Democrat, died of complications from leukemia today at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland.
In 1950, Joe Moakley was a well-known, well-liked football star and veteran with a college education. But to Moakley, the most interesting sport was politics. His friends and fellow GIs urged him to run, as "someone who represents us."
28 de may. de 2001 · WASHINGTON, May 28 - Representative Joe Moakley of Massachusetts, who for a half-century was quintessentially and proudly a South Boston Irish politician, died today at Bethesda Naval Hospital...
10 de abr. de 2001 · Learn about the career and achievements of Joe Moakley, a long-serving representative from Massachusetts who died of leukemia in 2001. Watch a video transcript of his story, from his humble beginnings in South Boston to his recognition as a respected and effective legislator.
John Joseph "Joe" Moakley was born on April 27, 1927, to an Irish-American father and an Italian-American mother. The oldest of three sons, he grew up in the tight-knit neighborhood of South Boston. Moving frequently from apartment to apartment, Moakley’s family spent a few years living a low-income housing project.
