Leo Ryan
Former United States Representative
Leo Joseph Ryan Jr. was an American teacher and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. representative from California's 11th congressional district from 1973 until his assassination during the Jonestown massacre in... Wikipedia
Born: May 5, 1925, Lincoln, NE
Assassinated: November 18, 1978, Port Kaituma
Descendants: Shannon Jo Ryan, Erin Ryan, and Patricia Ryan
Spouse: Margaret Ryan (m. 1948–1971)
Place of burial: Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA
Awards: Congressional Gold Medal
Books: USA/From Where We Stand
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