Category:Leo Ryan

**Leo Ryan**
	American politician (1925–1978)
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Name in native language	Leo Ryan;
Date of birth	5 May 1925; Lincoln
Date of death	18 November 1978; Port Kaituma
Manner of death	homicide;
Place of burial	Golden Gate National Cemetery;
Country of citizenship	United States;
Educated at	Bates College; Creighton University; Campion High School;
Occupation	politician; military officer; teacher; mayor;
Member of political party	Democratic Party;
Position held	United States representative (1973–1978); member of the California State Assembly (1962–1972); United States representative (1973–1975); United States representative (1975–1977); United States representative (1977–1978);
Significant event	Jonestown massacre;
Work location	Sacramento; Washington, D.C.;
Award received	Congressional Gold Medal;
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See also: Category:Peoples Temple

Leo Ryan, United States Representative from the 11th Congressional District of California. Murdered at Jonestown, Guyana on November 18, 1978 by members of Peoples Temple. First member of United States Congress to die in the line of duty. Received the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously in 1983.