For other people named John Murtha, see John Murtha (disambiguation).
John Murtha
Murtha in 2008
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 12th district
In office February 5, 1974 – February 8, 2010
Preceded by
John Saylor
Succeeded by
Mark Critz
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 72nd district
In office May 20, 1969 – February 5, 1974[1]
Preceded by
Edward McNally (elect)[a]
Succeeded by
James Whelan
Personal details
Born
John Patrick Murtha Jr.
(1932-06-17)June 17, 1932 New Martinsville, West Virginia, U.S.
Died
February 8, 2010(2010-02-08) (aged 77) Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
Resting place
Grandview Cemetery
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
Joyce Murtha
Children
2
Education
Washington and Jefferson College University of Pittsburgh (BA) Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Civilian awards
American Spirit Honor Medal
Navy Distinguished Public Service Award[2]
Signature
Military service
Allegiance
United States
Branch/service
United States Marine Corps
Years of service
1952–1990
Rank
Colonel
Battles/wars
Vietnam War
Military awards
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart (2)
Combat Action Ribbon
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry
John Murtha's voice
Murtha, as chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, comments on the FY1995 National Defense Authorization Act Recorded September 29, 1994
a. ^ McNally was elected in November 1968. However, he died shortly after being elected, and thus was never sworn in.[3]
John Patrick Murtha Jr. (/ˈmɜːrθə/; June 17, 1932 – February 8, 2010) was an American politician from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Murtha, a Democrat, represented Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1974 until his death in 2010.[4][5][6][7] He is the longest-serving member of the United States House of Representatives ever elected from Pennsylvania.
A former Marine Corps officer, Murtha was the first Vietnam War veteran elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. A member of the Pennsylvania House from 1969 to 1974, he narrowly won a special election to Congress in 1974 and was successively reelected every two years until his death. In the first decade of the 21st century, Murtha had been best known for his calls for a withdrawal of American forces in Iraq, as well as questions about his ethics.[8]
In 2006, after the Democrats won control of Congress in the 2006 midterm elections he made a failed bid to be elected House Majority Leader during the 110th Congress (2007–2009) with the support of the new House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi.[9][10] He lost to Steny Hoyer of Maryland.[11] After House Republicans lost their majority in 2006 Murtha re-assumed his chairmanship of the House Appropriations' Defense Subcommittee. He had previously chaired this subcommittee from 1989 to 1995 and served as its ranking member from 1995 to 2007.
^"Murtha Entitled To House Vote?". Indiana Gazette. Indiana, Pennsylvania. February 26, 1974. p. 1. Despite some lingering confusion about the nature in which it was done, it appears now that John P. Murtha has officially resigned as a member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, effective February 5 [...] The new U.S. Representative from the 12th Congressional District was sworn in as a member of Congress last Wednesday [February 20].
^Garber, Phil (June 21, 2013). "Navy's highest civilian honor goes to Frelinghuysen". Morris NewsBee News. New Jersey Hills Media Group. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
^"Legislature to Convene for Battles". The Gettysburg Times. Associated Press. January 7, 1969.
^Obituary New York Times, February 9, 2010.
^Obituary Los Angeles Times, February 9, 2010.
^Obituary Washington Post, February 9, 2010.
^Obituary London Independent, February 10, 2010.
^Jackson, Peter. "Iraq war critic Murtha, 77, wasn't shy about seeking earmarks". (February 9, 2010) nwi.com. Retrieved February 11, 2010.
^"Murtha to Run for House Majority Leader if Dems Prevail in November". FOXNews. June 9, 2006. Archived from the original on October 18, 2006. Retrieved October 28, 2006.
^"Pelosi supports Murtha for majority leader". CNN. November 12, 2006. Retrieved November 13, 2006.
^"Democrats defy Pelosi, elect Hoyer House leader". Reuters. November 16, 2006. Retrieved November 16, 2006.[dead link]
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