H. James Shea Jr.
H. James Shea, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1940 |
| Died | 1970 Newton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
H. James Shea, Jr. (c. 1940-1970) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1] He was opposed to the Vietnam War, and he drafted a bill challenging its constitutionality, thus enabling Massachusetts residents to ignore the draft.[1][2] He committed suicide by gunshot at the age of 30 in 1970 at his residence in Newton, Massachusetts, as a result of "political pressure".[1][2][3]
References
- ^ a b c "War Protester Solon Commits Suicide". Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph. May 11, 1970. Retrieved February 7, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|registration=ignored (|url-access=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Milestones: May 18, 1970". Time Magazine. May 18, 1970. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ "Rep. Shea Takes His Own Life, Drafted Bay State Antiwar Law". Bennington Banner. Bennington, Vermont. May 11, 1970. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
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