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Jack Backman was born on 26 April, 1922 in Saugus, Massachusetts, is an American politician. Discover Jack Backman's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?
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Attorney Politician |
| Age |
80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
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26 April, 1922 |
| Birthday |
26 April |
| Birthplace |
Saugus, Massachusetts |
| Date of death |
19 July, 2002 |
| Died Place |
Boston, Massachusetts |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 80 years old group.
Jack Backman Height, Weight & Measurements
At 80 years old, Jack Backman height not available right now. We will update Jack Backman's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Jack Backman Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jack Backman worth at the age of 80 years old? Jack Backman’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Jack Backman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Jack H. Backman (April 26, 1922 – July 19, 2002) was an American politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Massachusetts Senate.
Backman was born on April 26, 1922, in Saugus, Massachusetts.
His father was a shoe factory foreman and Backman grew up in various New England manufacturing towns, including
Lynn, Massachusetts, Bangor, Maine, and Claremont, New Hampshire.
In 1943 he graduated from Syracuse University.
During World War II he was a sergeant in the Army Air Force.
In 1948 he graduated from Harvard Law School.
From 1961 to 1966 he was a member of the Brookline, Massachusetts Housing Authority.
Backman was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1965 to 1971 and the Massachusetts Senate from 1971 to 1987.
While in the House he served as Vice-Chairman of the Judiciary Committee and later as Chairman of the Special Commission on Drug Abuse.
In the Senate he remained Chairman of the Special Commission and was Chairman of the Senate Committee on Social Welfare, which became the Committee on Human Services and Elderly Affairs.
During his tenure in the General Court, Backman was involved in a number of social issues, including health care, mental health, prison reform, divestment of pension funds from South Africa, labor issues, and the plight of refugees.
In 1971 he proposed replacing welfare with a guaranteed annual income that would provide a family of four a minimum of $5,500.
After his retirement, Backman continued to crusade for social causes.
He founded Human Rights for All, a nonprofit organization that promoted the implementation of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Backman died on July 19, 2002, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
Rep. Barney Frank read the following statement into the Congressional Record following Senator Backman's death, which includes a moving Boston Globe editorial by Renee Loth, chief Globe editorial writer, commemorating Sen. Backman.
