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John M. Lynch

1900 – 1984

American mayor

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About John M. Lynch

Lived 1900 – 1984. John M. Lynch was an American politician.

John M. "Pat" Lynch was an American politician who served as the twenty-third and twenty-fifth Mayor of Somerville, Massachusetts. He was the Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair from 1956 to 1962.

Early life and career Lynch grew up in Somerville and graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 1926. In 1929 he was elected to the Somerville Board of Aldermen by seven votes. He would serve a total of three terms as Alderman.

Mayor of Somerville In 1938, Lynch became Mayor of Somerville. He remained in office until 1943, when he resigned to join the United States Navy. During World War II he served as a lieutenant commander in the Caribbean. From 1950 to 1953 he once again served as mayor. He became the first five-term mayor in the history of Somerville. Lynch defeated Burke by 47 votes to 31 at the 1956 convention.

As chairman, Lynch laid much of the groundwork for Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign in Massachusetts and traveled with him throughout most of the primary states.

Customs collector In 1962, Lynch was appointed collector of customs in the Port of Boston. He was later offered the position of customs collector for all of New England by President Lyndon B. Johnson but declined and instead chose to retire.

Death Lynch died on November 14, 1984, in Somerville.

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1900
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College of the Holy Cross

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American mayor

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John M. Lynch was born in 1900.

When did John M. Lynch die?

John M. Lynch died on 14 November 1984 in Somerville.

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John M. Lynch was a politician.

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John M. Lynch was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John M. Lynch

· Wikidata: Q16010974

· DBpedia: John M. Lynch

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