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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Joseph_WJoseph W. Martin Jr. - Wikipedia

    Joseph William Martin Jr. (November 3, 1884 – March 6, 1968) was an American Republican politician who served as the 44th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1947 to 1949 and 1953 to 1955.

  2. www.britannica.com › Joseph-William-Martin-JrJoseph William Martin, Jr. | Speaker of House, Republican ...

    Mar 26, 2024 · Joseph William Martin, Jr. was a U.S. Republican congressional leader and speaker of the House of Representatives (1947–49; 1953–55). The son of a blacksmith, Martin declined a scholarship to Dartmouth College (Hanover, New Hampshire) and instead took a job as a newspaper reporter.

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  4. www.knoxfocus.com › archives › this-weeks-focusThe Passing of An Era: The Defeat of Congressman Joe Martin ...

    May 5, 2024 · Halleck prevailed by a 74 – 70 vote. Joe Martin also was open about the failure of President Eisenhower to help him in his moment of political need. To the surprise of many, Joe Martin started all over again as a backbencher, save for his seniority.

  5. www.stonehill.edu › archives › martin-paperMartin Papers | Stonehill College

    The papers and artifacts of Congressman Joseph W. Martin, Jr. were deposited at Stonehill in 1969. Martin was a member of the U.S. Congress from 1925-1966. He served as Speaker of the House of Representatives twice and as Minority Leader for eight terms.

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  7. www.presidency.ucsb.edu › documents › statement-theStatement by the President on the Death of Joseph W. Martin, Jr.

    March 07, 1968. AMERICANS everywhere lament the death of Joseph W. Martin, Jr. But we are joined also in enduring admiration and gratitude for the inspiring example of a friend, patriot, and human being. For half a century, Joe Martin demonstrated the finest qualities of legislator and statesman.

  8. www.cambridge.org › core › journalsBlack Republicans During the New Deal: the Role of Joseph W ...

    In the struggle between Republicans and Democrats for the black vote half a century ago, Joseph W. Martin, Jr., congressman from Massachusetts, played a major role. Using his position as Alf Landon's East Coast campaign manager (1936), minority leader (1939–1946) and chair of the Republican National Committee (1940–1942) he managed to keep ...

  9. bioguideretro.congress.gov › Home › MemberDetailsBiographical Directory of the U.S. Congress - Retro Member ...

    MARTIN, JOSEPH WILLIAM, JR., a Representative from Massachusetts; born in North Attleboro, Bristol County, Mass., November 3, 1884; attended the public schools and was graduated from North Attleboro High School in 1902; reporter on the Attleboro Sun and Providence Journal 1902-1908; publisher of the Evening Chronicle at North Attleboro since ...