Hale Boggs

U.S. Congressperson

1914 – 1972

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Who was Hale Boggs?

Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. was an American Democratic politician and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the House majority leader and a member of the Warren Commission.

In 1972, while he was still Majority Leader, the twin engine airplane in which Boggs was traveling disappeared over a remote section of Alaska. The airplane presumably crashed and was never found. Congressman Nick Begich was also presumed killed in the same accident.

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Born
Feb 15, 1914
Long Beach
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Tulane University
Lived in
  • Louisiana
Died
Oct 1, 1972
Alaska

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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