Michael J. Kennedy (politician)
American politician (1897–1949)
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Michael Joseph Kennedy (October 25, 1897 – November 1, 1949) was an American businessman and politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of New York from 1939 to 1943.
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October 25, 1887
Michael J. Kennedy | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th district | |
| In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1943 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Boylan |
| Succeeded by | Thomas F. Burchill |
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| Born | Michael Joseph Kennedy October 25, 1887 New York City, US |
| Died | November 1, 1949 (aged 52) Washington, D.C., US |
| Resting place | Gate of Heaven Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sally Fischer |
| Alma mater | Niagara University |
| Occupation | auctioneer, appraiser |
Biography
Kennedy was born in New York City on October 25, 1897, and attended Sacred Heart Parochial School before becoming a clerk for the New York City Board of Elections in 1921.[1]
He was appointed a New York City Marshal in 1923 and served until 1938, when he became active in the insurance business.[1]
Congress
Kennedy was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1938 as a Democrat and reelected in 1940.[1] He served from January 1939 to January 1943 (the 76th and 77th Congresses).[1] He was not a candidate for reelection in 1942.
Later career
After leaving Congress, he returned to the insurance business.[1] Kennedy had been active in the Tammany Hall organization, and was the organization's leader from 1942 to 1944.[2]
Death
On November 1, 1949, Kennedy was killed in the crash of Eastern Airlines Flight 537 in Washington, D.C.[1] His remains were interred at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, New York.[1]
Family
In 1928, Kennedy married Sally Fischer, who had been his secretary in the city marshal's office.[3]
