Leo Ryan
Leo Ryan | |
|---|---|
 Ryan c. 1977–1978 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 11th district | |
| In office January 3, 1973 – November 18, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Pete McCloskey |
| Succeeded by | William Royer |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 27th district | |
| In office 1962–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn E. Coolidge |
| Succeeded by | Lou Papan |
| Mayor of South San Francisco, California | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Leo Joseph Ryan Jr. May 5, 1925 Lincoln, Nebraska, US |
| Died | November 18, 1978 (aged 53) Port Kaituma, Guyana |
| Cause of death | Assassination by firearm |
| Resting place | Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Bates College (V-12) Creighton University (B.A.)(M.S.) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
Leo Joseph Ryan Jr. (May 5, 1925 – November 18, 1978) was an American teacher and politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He was the U.S. Representative from California's 11th congressional district from 1973 until his assassination as one of the victims of the Jonestown massacre in 1978.
Death
[change | change source]On November 18, 1978, Ryan was shot to death by members of Peoples Temple in the Cessna aircraft during Jonestown ambush. He was 53 years old.
Other websites
[change | change source]- JoinCalifornia, Election History for the State of California
- Congressman Leo J Ryan Memorial Page, hosted by Arnaldo Lerma
- Leo J Ryan Memorial park in Foster City, California
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