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In this interview, John W. Costello, a 1956 graduate of Suffolk University Law School reflects upon his experiences attending Suffolk University Law School, his family's long-standing connection to Suffolk, and his life post-graduation. Costello discusses his political career including, his service in the Massachusetts legislature, the Governor's Council, and his bid for Lieutenant Governor in 1964. He describes his relationships with Massachusetts politicians such as Congressman Joe Moakley, Bobby Kennedy and Jack Kennedy. He also describes his law practice, connections to his law school classmates, and his family life. Costello concludes by discussing how Suffolk Law School prepared him for his career. ; https://dc.suffolk.edu/soh/1030/thumbnail.jpg

Roger Kineavy, a former member of Congressman Moakley's campaign and district staff, begins this interview by discussing his childhood, education, and how he first became immersed in the political world. After leaving the Navy, he volunteered to help work on Moakley's state house campaign in the 1950s. He joined Moakley's staff and eventually served as the district director from 1973-1994. Kineavy also discusses some of the key issues in Moakley's career, including: Boston's busing crisis, El Salvador, and fire-safe cigarettes. He also reflects on Moakley's relationships with other congressmen, including members of the Republican Party. Kineavy recounts the qualities that made Moakley such a great person to work for and the inspiring legacy that he left behind. ; https://dc.suffolk.edu/moh/1067/thumbnail.jpg

In this interview, Michael L. Linquata, a 1950 graduate of Suffolk University, reflects upon his experiences during World War II as well as his experiences as a student and trustee of Suffolk University. In the first part of the interview, Mr. Linquata discusses his early life in Gloucester, Massachusetts and his military service during WWII as a combat medic in Europe and later as a prisoner of war after his capture by the German Army. The second part of the interview focuses on his post-WWII experiences back in the United States, including his time as an undergraduate at Suffolk University during the 1950s, his accomplishments as a Suffolk University trustee, and how Suffolk University prepared him to take on leadership roles in his community. ; https://dc.suffolk.edu/soh/1024/thumbnail.jpg

Leanne Aronson Tobias describes working as an intern for Congressman Joe Moakley in his office in Washington during her college days. She delayed returning to school to serve as a legislative assistant in Moakley's Washington office where she focused on housing, community development, and finance/banking related issues. She describes about her work on policy issues such as the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 and Boston's Busing Crisis. Tobias reflects on Moakley's focus on constituent service and his dedication to connecting with the people he represents. She ends with a discussion of her work in the Congressman's district office, the path her career took after leaving Moakley's office, and Moakley's lasting legacy. ; https://dc.suffolk.edu/moh/1071/thumbnail.jpg