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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