Collection Number
Moakley Oral History Project (OH-076)
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Running Time
01:31:54
Description
Sheila Burgess, a former member of Congressman Moakley’s staff, reflects on her time working for the congressman in his district office and on his re-election campaigns. She touches upon Moakley’s character, his influence on people, his dedication to his staff, and his kindness to her. She goes on to talk about his final years in office, including setting up the Moakley Foundation, his illness, and death in 2001. She ends the interview with a reflection on his ongoing relevance and his lasting legacy.
Interview Date
2011
Publisher
Suffolk University
City
Boston
Subject Headings
Moakley, John Joseph, 1927-2001, United States--Congress
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Recommended Citation
Burgess, Sheila and Howington, Julia C., "Oral History Interview of Sheila Burgess (OH-076)" (2011). Moakley Archive Oral History Project. 70.
https://dc.suffolk.edu/moh/70