American politician Thomas P. O'Neill Jr., or Tip O’Neill, was the 47th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, from January 1977 to January 1987. During his stint as a Member of the US House of Representatives for more than 30 years, he was a popular Democratic figure. Known for his famous quote, “All politics is local,” he became a Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 3rd Middlesex district soon after graduating from Boston College. He later served as the Minority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, the Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, a Member of the US House of Representatives, a House Majority Whip, and a House Majority Leader, too. He is remembered for his strong opposition to Ronald Reagan's policies. During the Watergate scandal, he prepared ground for the impeachment of President Richard Nixon.
