Michael J. Kennedy | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromNew York's15th district | |
| In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1943 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Boylan |
| Succeeded by | Thomas F. Burchill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Joseph Kennedy (1887-10-25)October 25, 1887 New York City, US |
| Died | November 1, 1949(1949-11-01) (aged 52) Washington, D.C., US |
| Resting place | Gate of Heaven Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sally Fischer |
| Alma mater | Niagara University |
| Occupation | auctioneer, appraiser |
Michael Joseph Kennedy (October 25, 1897 – November 1, 1949) was an American businessman and politician. He was a member of theUnited States House of Representatives from the state ofNew York from 1939 to 1943.
Kennedy was born inNew York City on October 25, 1897 and attended Sacred Heart Parochial School before becoming a clerk for theNew York City Board of Elections in 1921.[1]
He was appointed aNew York City Marshal in 1923 and served until 1938, when he became active in theinsurance business.[1]
Kennedy was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1938 as aDemocrat and reelected in 1940.[1] He served from January 1939 to January 1943 (the76th and77th Congresses).[1] He was not a candidate for reelection in 1942.
After leaving Congress, he returned to the insurance business.[1] Kennedy had been active in theTammany Hall organization, and was the organization's leader from 1942 to 1944.[2]
On November 1, 1949, Kennedy was killed in the crash ofEastern Airlines Flight 537 inWashington, D.C.[1] His remains were interred at theGate of Heaven Cemetery inHawthorne, New York.[1]
In 1928, Kennedy married Sally Fischer, who had been his secretary in the city marshal's office.[3]
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