Background
Heckler, Margaret Mary was born on June 21, 1931 in Flushing, New York, United States. Daughter of John and Bridget (McKeon) O'Shaughnessy.
Heckler, Margaret Mary was born on June 21, 1931 in Flushing, New York, United States. Daughter of John and Bridget (McKeon) O'Shaughnessy.
Bachelor, Albertus Magnus College, 1953. Bachelor of Laws, Boston College, 1956. Student, University Leiden, Holland, 1952.
Numerous honorary degrees.
Member United States Congress from 10th Massachusetts District, 1967—1983. Founder co-chairman Congressional Women's Caucus. Secretary United States Department Health & Human Services, Washington, 1983-1985.
United States ambassador to Ireland United States Department State, Dublin, 1985-1989. Special counselor Chambers & Associates, since 1997. Member Massachusetts Governor's Council, 1963-1966.
Alternate delegate Republican National Convention, 1964, delegate, 1968, 72, 80, 84.
Children— Belinda West, Alison Anne, John M.