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Tip (Thomas P.) O'Neill, Jr., (b. 9 Dec 1912 - d 5 Jan 1994) of Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Democrat. Member Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1936-52; U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, 1953-87 (11th District 1953-63, 8th District 1963-87); Speaker of the U.S. House, 1977-87. Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1991.

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