Leo J. Ryan

Self (archive footage)

The Killing of America

Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

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Born 1925 (age 53) · Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Appears in 15 titles

Leo Joseph Ryan Jr. (May 5, 1925 – November 18, 1978) was an American teacher and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. representative from California's 11th congressional district from 1973 until his assassination during the Jonestown massacre in 1978. Before that, he served in the California State Assembly, representing the state's 27th district.