Headshot of John W. McCormack

John W. McCormack


(December 21, 1891 – November 22, 1980)

John W. McCormack was a US representative [D-Massachusetts] from January 1928 to January 1971, and Speaker of the House of Representatives from January 1961 to January 1971.

Congressman Howard W. Smith stands outside the White House on the lawn with President Lyndon B. Johnson

“We’ve Got to Work Our Will”

  November 5, 1964
LBJ talking to John McCormack

“Unite Their Families”

  July 23, 1965
Congressman Mendel Rivers and President Lyndon B. Johnson sit talking to each other

“He Ought to Be Removed”

  August 23, 1965