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			File:John_W._McCormack_(Speaker_of_the_US_House)(b)_(1).jpg\|John W. McCormack
			File:1923_John_W_McCormack_senator_Massachusetts.jpg\|John W. McCormack as Massachusetts Senator, 1923
			File:Mayor_John_F._Collins;_John_McCormack,_Speaker_of_the_House_of_Representatives;_Mary_Collins;_daughter_of_John_and_Mary_Collins_in_front_of_Amrheins_Restaurant_watching_a_St._Patrick's_Day_parade_(12306414393).jpg\|John W. McCormack at St. Patrick's Day parade
			File:President_John_F._Kennedy_with_Speaker_of_the_House_of_Representatives,_John_W._McCormack.jpg\|President John F. Kennedy with Speaker John W. McCormack
			File:John_McCormack_speaking_at_luncheon,_15_Feb_1966.JPEG\|John W. McCormack speaking at luncheon, 15 Feb 1966
			File:Speaker_John_McCormack.jpg\|Speaker John W. McCormack
			File:Speaker_of_the_House_John_W._McCormack_Gravesite.jpg\|Gravesite of John W. McCormack
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{{Infobox Politician
| name = John W. McCormack
| image =
| caption =
| office = Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
| term_start = January 10, 1962
| term_end = January 3, 1971
| predecessor = Sam Rayburn
| successor = Carl Albert
| birth_date = December 21, 1891
| birth_place = Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
| death_date = November 22, 1980
| death_place = Dedham, Massachusetts, U.S.
| party = Democratic
}}

'''John William McCormack''' (December 21, 1891 – November 22, 1980) was an American politician from [[Massachusetts]]. He served as a member of the [[United States House of Representatives]] from 1928 to 1971 and was the Speaker of the House from 1962 to 1971. McCormack's tenure as Speaker was marked by his involvement in several key pieces of legislation during a critical era in American history, including the [[Civil Rights Act]] and the establishment of [[Medicare (United States)|Medicare]].

==Early Life and Education==
John W. McCormack was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to immigrant parents from Ireland. His early life was marked by poverty, and he was forced to leave school at a young age to support his family. Despite these challenges, McCormack continued his education through night classes and eventually attended law school, passing the bar and beginning a practice in Boston.

==Political Career==
McCormack began his political career in the [[Massachusetts House of Representatives]], where he served from 1920 to 1922. He then moved on to the national stage when he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1928. As a Congressman, McCormack was known for his deep commitment to social welfare issues, advocating for economic and social justice.

In 1940, McCormack became the House Majority Leader, a position he held until 1962, when he succeeded [[Sam Rayburn]] as Speaker of the House following Rayburn's death. As Speaker, McCormack played a pivotal role in the passage of landmark legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Social Security Amendments of 1965, which established Medicare and Medicaid.

==Legacy==
John W. McCormack's legacy is largely defined by his leadership during a period of significant transformation in American society. His ability to navigate the complexities of legislative leadership during the tumultuous 1960s was crucial in the enactment of key progressive reforms. McCormack was also known for his strong advocacy for the poor and his commitment to social justice, which were consistent themes throughout his career.

==Later Life and Death==
After retiring from Congress in 1971, McCormack lived a quiet life until his death in 1980 in Dedham, Massachusetts. He left behind a legacy of significant contributions to American law and government.

==See Also==
* [[List of Speakers of the United States House of Representatives]]
* [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]

[[Category:American politicians]]
[[Category:Speakers of the United States House of Representatives]]
[[Category:People from Boston]]
[[Category:Massachusetts Democrats]]

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