James Patrick Boyd Jr.
Jan 1, 1928 - May 29, 2023January 1, 1928 - May 29, 2023
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James Patrick Boyd Jr.
Jan 1, 1928 - May 29, 2023January 1, 1928 - May 29, 2023
Place of birth
South Portland, Maine
Military service
Enlisted in the Marine Corps during high school
Education
Graduated cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Boston University in 1951
Career
Worked in politics as a top U.S. Senate aide and speech writer
Whistleblower
Uncovered financial corruption within his office and led to the censure of a U.S. Senator
Journalism career
Authored numerous articles and several influential books, including "Above the Law," "Fiasco," and "Confessions of a Muckraker"
Marriage
Married to Marjorie Ann Boyd for 57 years
Children
Father to six children: James Patrick Boyd III, Annabelle Boyd, Claire Powell, Cathy Boyd Byrne, Carol Rodrigue, and Cecile McAllister
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Born on January 1, 1928
South Portland, Maine