Thomas J. O'Brien (Illinois politician)
| Thomas J. O'Brien | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 6th district | |
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In office January 3, 1943 – April 14, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | A. F. Maciejewski |
| Succeeded by | Daniel J. Ronan |
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In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | James T. Igoe |
| Succeeded by | A. F. Maciejewski |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 30, 1878 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died |
April 14, 1964 (aged 85) Bethesda, Maryland |
| Political party | Democratic |
Thomas Joseph O'Brien (April 30, 1878 – April 14, 1964) of Chicago was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1933–39, 1943-64. He was of the Democratic Party.[1] He became the "Dean" of Chicago delegates and played a role in the early career of Dan Rostenkowski.[2]
O'Brien died in office of a stroke on April 14, 1964.[3] The T.J. O’Brien Lock and Dam approximately 7 miles from Lake Michigan on the Calumet River in Chicago at the head of the Illinois Waterway is named after Congressman O’Brien.
See also
References
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- ↑ Mr. Chairman by James L. Merriner, pg 93
- ↑ "Rep. O'Brien, Democratic Leader, dies". Chicago Tribune. April 15, 1964.
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by James T. Igoe |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 6th congressional district March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1939 |
Succeeded by A. F. Maciejewski |
| Preceded by Vacant |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 6th congressional district January 3, 1943 – April 14, 1964 |
Succeeded by Vacant |
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