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Gregory McMahon

1915 – 1989

American politician

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Lived 1915 – 1989 (aged 74). Gregory McMahon was an American politician, military officer, accountant, teacher and tax advisor.

Gregory McMahon (March 19, 1915 – June 27, 1989) was a United States representative from New York. Born in New York City, he attended a parochial school and was graduated from St. John's Prep School (Brooklyn) in 1933 and from St. John's University in 1938. He also attended St. John's Law School from 1939 to 1941 and was a certified public accountant since 1939. He taught at St. John's College from 1939 to 1942 and served in the United States Navy as an ensign from December 1941 to October 1945, serving in the Pacific.

McMahon was elected as a Republican to the Eightieth Congress, defeating Emily Barry, a last-minute fill-in for her incumbent husband, who had died two weeks before the election. McMahon held office from January 3, 1947 to January 3, 1949. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1948 to the Eighty-first Congress. In 1950 McMahon was again the Republican nominee, losing to the incumbent. McMahon was an accountant and tax consultant. He was a resident of Garden City until his death in 1989.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
St. John's University, Primary school, St. John's Preparatory School, St. John's University School of Law
Positions held
United States representative

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gregory McMahon?

American politician (1915-1989)

When was Gregory McMahon born?

Gregory McMahon was born on 19 March 1915 in New York City.

When did Gregory McMahon die?

Gregory McMahon died on 27 June 1989 in Garden City.

What was Gregory McMahon's occupation?

Gregory McMahon was a politician, military officer, accountant, teacher and tax advisor.

What nationality was Gregory McMahon?

Gregory McMahon was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gregory McMahon

· Wikidata: Q247404

· DBpedia: Gregory McMahon

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