H. James Shea, Jr.
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| H. James Shea, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1940 |
| Died | 1970 Newton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Politcian |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
H. James Shea, Jr. (c. 1940-1970) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1] He was opposed to the Vietnam War, and he drafted a bill challenging its constitutionality, thus enabling Massachusetts residents to ignore the draft.[1][2] He committed suicide by gunshot at the age of 30 in 1970 at his residence in Newton, Massachusetts, as a result of "political pressure".[1][2][3]
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