Tip O'Neill
1912–1994 (age 82)
Politician
Biography
Tip O'Neill, born in 1912, guided the House of Representatives for many years as Speaker, tirelessly advocating for working families, Social Security, and policies aimed at lifting communities while insisting on decorum and respect on both sides of the aisle.
He trusted in the power of friendship to bridge political divides, and his legacy endures at Congressional Cemetery where colleagues and constituents remember his booming laugh and steadfast commitment to public service.