AKA Gerry Eastman Studds

Born: 12-May-1937
Birthplace: Mineola, NY
Died: 14-Oct-2006
Location of death: Boston, MA [1]
Cause of death: Respiratory failure

Gender: Male
Religion: Anglican/Episcopalian
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Gay
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Democratic

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Congressman from Massachusetts, 1973-97

Censured for having a consensual sexual relationship with a 17-year-old Congressional page ten years prior. Consequently came out of the closet on the House floor on 15-Sep-1983.

    High School: Derby Academy, Hingham, MA
    University: BA History, Yale University (1959)
    University: MA History, Yale University (1961)
    University: Harvard University
    Teacher: St. Paul's School, Concord, NH (1965-69)

    US Congressman, Massachusetts 10th (1983-97)
    US Congressman, Massachusetts 12th (1973-83)
    Congressional Staff Legislative Asst. to Sen. Harrison A. Williams, Jr. (1964)
    John Kerry for President
    Censured 20-Jul-1983

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