Leo W. O'Brien

Leo W. O'Brien
O'Brien during his final term in 1965
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from New York
In office
April 1, 1952 – December 30, 1966
Preceded byWilliam T. Byrne
Succeeded byDaniel E. Button
Constituency32nd district (1952–1953)
30th district (1953–1963)
29th district (1963–1966)
Personal details
Born(1900-09-21)September 21, 1900
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 4, 1982(1982-05-04) (aged 81)
Albany, New York, U.S.
Resting placeSt. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Mabel C. Jean
(m. 1925)
Children1
Alma materNiagara University
Occupation
  • Newspaper reporter
  • radio and television commentator
  • politician

Leo William O'Brien (September 21, 1900 – May 4, 1982) was an American journalist, radio and television commentator, and politician. A Democrat, he was most notable for his service as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York for 14 years (1952-1966).[1]

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