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John M. Cunningham

1895 – 1952

American lawyer

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Lived 1895 – 1952 (aged 57). John M. Cunningham was an American lawyer.

John Madigan Cunningham

Legal career In 1922, Cunningham graduated from the Boston University School of Law. He then worked for his father's firm in Boston. Cunningham served as legal counsel for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston and frequently appeared before the Massachusetts General Court on behalf of the Cardinal William Henry O'Connell. He also served on an Archdiocese committee that fought against the legalization of birth control. Although a Democrat, Cunningham supported Republican Governor Leverett Saltonstall.

Cunningham also served as a special assistant to the president of Georgetown University, was a director of the Boston Chamber of Commerce, and served as chairman of Jamaica Plain's draft board.

Cunningham died on February 15, 1973, at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was survived by his wife and two daughters. He was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Roslindale.

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Boston Public Schools, Boston University School of Law, Georgetown University
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John Madigan Cunningham

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John M. Cunningham?

American lawyer

When was John M. Cunningham born?

John M. Cunningham was born on 4 May 1895 in Boston.

When did John M. Cunningham die?

John M. Cunningham died on 18 September 1952 in Boston.

What was John M. Cunningham's occupation?

John M. Cunningham was a lawyer.

What nationality was John M. Cunningham?

John M. Cunningham was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John M. Cunningham

· Wikidata: Q102220974

· DBpedia: John M. Cunningham

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