Eugene James Keogh

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Eugene James Keogh : biography

August 30, 1907 – May 26, 1989

Eugene James Keogh (August 30, 1907 – May 26, 1989) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Life and Career

Keogh was born in Brooklyn. He graduated from New York University in 1927 and from Fordham University School of Law in 1930, and became a member of the New York State Assembly in 1936. He was elected to Congress in 1936 and served from January 3, 1937 until January 3, 1967. He served on the House Ways and Means committee and sponsored the original legislation for the Keogh plan, a type of pension plan.

He was also a member of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board from 1973 until 1976. He died in New York City.

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Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives from New York Category:Members of the New York State Assembly Category:New York Democrats Category:New York University alumni Category:Fordham University School of Law alumni Category:1907 births Category:1989 deaths