John McCormack becomes Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.
January 10, 1962
The first Catholic Speaker of the U.S. House, McCormack (D-South Boston) serves in the position for four terms. He retires in 1971.
The first Catholic Speaker of the U.S. House, McCormack (D-South Boston) serves in the position for four terms. He retires in 1971.