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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.
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.
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.
May 5, 2024 · Joseph W. Martin Jr. is probably a name unfamiliar to most folks today as he has slipped into the pages of political history, yet for decades he was a national figure of great significance, especially inside the Republican Party. Joe Martin served in Congress for an astonishing forty-two years and was twice Speaker of the House.
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.
Mar 4, 2021 · Joseph William Martin Jr. 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.
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 ...
