The First Catholic Speaker of the House Who Helped Bridge America's Protestant-Catholic Divide

Our American Stories

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Society & Culture, Documentary

4.3 • 737 Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 16 minutes

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Professor Jeff Bloodworth tells the story of John McCormack, who rose from humble beginnings in South Boston to become a masterful legislator and the first Catholic Speaker of the House.

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0:43.8	We met them at their homes.
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0:47.5	Stories matter, and it brings a face to it.
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