Edward Patrick Boland

Democrat Representative of Massachusetts's 2nd district

  • Representative

    Massachusetts, district 2

    January 6, 1987 - January 3, 1989

18

Congresses Served

18

House Terms

January 1, 1911 (90 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 2001

Death

  • American politician with a long career in public service spanning over 50 years.
  • Served in the United States Army during World War II, achieving the rank of Captain.
  • Began political career in the Massachusetts House of Representatives before becoming Hampden County register of deeds.
  • Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1952, representing a Massachusetts district.
  • Notable for the 1982 Boland Amendment, which restricted funding for the Contras in Nicaragua.
  • Faced criticism for the closure of the Springfield Armory in 1968 but was re-elected with significant support.
  • Served as Chair of the House Intelligence Committee from 1977 to 1985.
  • Announced retirement in 1988, allowing a successor to prepare for the election.
  • Married later in life and had four children.
  • Passed away in 2001 at the age of 90 from natural causes.