H. James Shea, Jr.

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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "War Protester Solon Commits Suicide". Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph. May 11, 1970. Retrieved February 7, 2016 via Newspapers.com. (registration required (help)).
  2. 1 2 "Milestones: May 18, 1970". Time Magazine. May 18, 1970. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  3. "Rep. Shea Takes His Own Life, Drafted Bay State Antiwar Law". Bennington Banner (Bennington, Vermont). May 11, 1970. Retrieved February 7, 2016.


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