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Thomas E. Linehan
Thomas Edward Linehan (June 28, 1904 – August 5, 1974) was an American jurist and politician who served as a justice on the South Boston Municipal Court and was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Boston City Council. Early life Linehan was born on June 28, 1904, in South Boston. While in grammar school he received the nickname “Bobby” for his skill at “bobbing” in marbles. He graduated from South Boston High School, Northeastern University School of Law and Northeastern University Business School. During college he worked for a wholesale shoe company and a writing paper company and was a lab assistant. After finishing his education, Linehan extensively studied unemployment insurance. He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1932, the federal district courts in 1933, and the United States Supreme Court in 1940. Political career Linehan served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1937 to 1941. He was a member of the comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Boston
South Boston is a densely populated neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, located south and east of the Fort Point Channel and abutting Dorchester Bay. South Boston, colloquially known as Southie, has undergone several demographic transformations since being annexed to the city of Boston in 1804. The neighborhood, once primarily farmland, is popularly known by its twentieth century identity as a working class Irish Catholic community. Throughout the twenty-first century, the neighborhood has become increasingly popular with millennial professionals. South Boston contains Dorchester Heights, where George Washington forced British troops to evacuate during the American Revolutionary War. South Boston has undergone gentrification, and consequently, its real estate market has seen property values join the highest in the city. South Boston has also left its mark on history with Boston busing desegregation. South Boston is also home to the St. Patrick's Day Parade, a celebration of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
