Joe Moakley, American soldier, lawyer, and politician (died 2001)

Joe Moakley

American politician (1927–2001)

John Joseph Moakley was an American politician who served as the United States representative for Massachusetts's 9th congressional district from 1973 until his death in 2001. Moakley won the seat from incumbent Louise Day Hicks in a 1972 rematch; the seat had been held two…