Leo Ryan
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 part of the Jonestown massacre in 1978.
Leo Ryan | |
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 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 |
| 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 Ryan Media
Official Congressional photo from Ryan's first term as Congressman, 1973
The headstone of Congressman Leo J. Ryan in section C of Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California.
Sign at the Leo J. Ryan Memorial Park
Leo J. Ryan Post Office Building
Other websites
- 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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