Oral history interview with James McGovern (OH-013)
Title
Oral history interview with James McGovern (OH-013)
Date
2003
Description
From his district office in Worcester, Congressman James P. McGovern, current member of the House Rules Committee from the Third District in Massachusetts, discusses working with Congressman Joe Moakley. Congressman McGovern talks about his role as legislative assistant, press secretary and legislative director between the years of 1982 and 1996; how the Moakley congressional office operated; and the important role Joe Moakley had in the Massachusetts delegation. Congressman McGovern also describes his campaigns for congressional office; recounts lessons, advice and support he received from Joe Moakley; and concludes with Joe Moakley’s legacy of public service and commitment to the people of Massachusetts.
Source
Moakley Oral History Project
Rights
Copyright Suffolk University. This item is made available for research and educational purposes by the John Joseph Moakley Archive & Institute. Prior permission is required for any commercial use.
Type
Moving image
Video recordings
Oral histories
Format
MOV (quicktime)
PDF
Language
English
Subject
Identifier
OH-013
Interviewer
Bower, Beth Anne
McEttrick, Joseph
Interviewee
McGovern, James P., 1959-
Duration
1:19:50
Files
Collection
Citation
“Oral history interview with James McGovern (OH-013),” Moakley Archive & Institute, accessed July 8, 2020, https://moakleyarchive.omeka.net/items/show/3720.
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