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John Murtha

American politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania (1932-2010)

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Occupation

Politician

Born in

New Martinsville

Born

June 17, 1932

Zodiac

Gemini

28,361

days lived

77

age at death

Born
June 17, 1932 in 🇺🇸New Martinsville
Died
February 8, 2010 (aged 77)
Zodiac
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John Patrick Murtha Jr. was an American politician from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Murtha, a Democrat, represented Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1974 until his death in 2010. He is the longest-serving member of the United States House of Representatives ever elected from Pennsylvania.

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Sun Sign

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2010
Day 28,449
Age 77

Death of John Murtha

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May 8, 2010

John Murtha died at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia.

2007
Day 27,226
Age 74

Murtha's Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Leadership

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Jan 1, 2007

Became chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense.

2006
Day 26,861
Age 73

Controversy over earmarks

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Jan 1, 2006
2005
Day 26,816
Age 73

Iraq War Stance Change

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Nov 17, 2005

Publicly called for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq.

1990
Day 21,017
Age 57

House Ethics Committee Investigation

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Jan 1, 1990
1980
Day 17,364
Age 47

ABSAM Scandal Involvement

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Jan 1, 1980
1974
Day 15,208
Age 41

Elected to U.S. House of Representatives

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Feb 5, 1974

Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 12th district.

1969
Day 13,347
Age 36

Pennsylvania State Representative

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Jan 1, 1969

Elected as a Pennsylvania State Representative.

Day 13,347
Age 36

Founded Greater Johnstown Building and Loan Association

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Jan 1, 1969

Founded the Greater Johnstown Building and Loan Association.

1964
Day 11,520
Age 31

Cambria County Board of Commissioners

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Jan 1, 1964

Elected to the Cambria County Board of Commissioners.

1961
Day 10,425
Age 28

U.S. Marine Corps Service in Vietnam

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Jan 1, 1961

Served in Vietnam as a U.S. Marine Corps officer.

1952
Day 7,137
Age 19

Served in the Korean War

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Jan 1, 1952

Served in the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps.

1932
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John Murtha Born

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Jun 17, 1932

Born in New Martinsville, West Virginia.