Background
Reed, John Francis was born on November 12, 1949 in Providence. Son of Joseph Anthony and Mary Louise Reed.
Reed, John Francis was born on November 12, 1949 in Providence. Son of Joseph Anthony and Mary Louise Reed.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1971; Master in Public Policy, Harvard University, 1973; Juris Doctor cum laude, Harvard University, 1982.
Second in command. Lieutenant, United States Army, 1971; served with 82d Airborne Division, United States Army, 1973-1977; assistant professor, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 1977-1979; resigned, United States Army, 1979; associate, Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan, Washington, 1982-1983; associate, Edwards & Angell, Providence, 1983-1989; member, Rhode Island Senate, 1984-1990; member, 102nd-104th Congresses from 2d Rhode Island district, 1990-1996; member judiciary committee, member economics and educational opportunity committee, regional whip for New England Democratic delegate senator, United States Senate, since 1996. Vice chair N.E.-Midwest Congressional Coalition.
Member American Bar Association, Rhode Island Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Environmental and Energy Study Institute, Phi Kappa Phi.