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	[[Image:walsh0.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=62&personID=403]]WALSH, John. (Tennyson, WI, Mar. 14, 1940--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 27, 2023). In 1965 during the [[VIETNAM WAR]], Walsh organized "Operation We Care," a Dubuque-based program that sent Christmas gifts to American service personnel on the war front. (1)		[[Image:walsh0.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=62&personID=403]]WALSH, John. (Tennyson, WI, Mar. 14, 1940--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 27, 2023). In 1965 during the [[VIETNAM WAR]], Walsh organized "Operation We Care," a Dubuque-based program that sent Christmas gifts to American service personnel on the war front. (1)

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	[[Image:walsh0.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=62&personID=403]]WALSH, John. (Tennyson, WI, Mar. 14, 1940- ). In 1965 during the [[VIETNAM WAR]], Walsh organized "Operation We Care," a Dubuque-based program that sent Christmas gifts to American service personnel on the war front. (1)		[[Image:walsh0.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=62&personID=403]]WALSH, John. (Tennyson, WI, Mar. 14, 1940--Dubuque, IA, Nov. 27, 2023). In 1965 during the [[VIETNAM WAR]], Walsh organized "Operation We Care," a Dubuque-based program that sent Christmas gifts to American service personnel on the war front. (1)

	Walsh was elected to the Iowa Senate in 1966. In 1967 he was one of the organizers of Iowa Lends a Hand, a project to help the people of South Vietnam. Walsh met with both civilian and military leaders to insure delivery of material manufactured in Iowa to help the Vietnamese rebuild their homes and villages. He hoped the collection of hammers, shovels, paint, school supplies,sewing kits, and money made in each Iowa county would help bring an earlier end to the [[VIETNAM WAR]]. Vietnamese soldiers concerned about their families, according to Walsh, would feel better about fighting if they knew their families were receiving aid. (2)		Walsh was elected to the Iowa Senate in 1966. In 1967 he was one of the organizers of Iowa Lends a Hand, a project to help the people of South Vietnam. Walsh met with both civilian and military leaders to insure delivery of material manufactured in Iowa to help the Vietnamese rebuild their homes and villages. He hoped the collection of hammers, shovels, paint, school supplies,sewing kits, and money made in each Iowa county would help bring an earlier end to the [[VIETNAM WAR]]. Vietnamese soldiers concerned about their families, according to Walsh, would feel better about fighting if they knew their families were receiving aid. (2)

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	3. "Senator John M. Walsh," Online: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=63&personID=403		3. "Senator John M. Walsh," Online: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=63&personID=403

	3. "Walsh Wants Senate Post Back," ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 16, 1980, p. 6		4. "Walsh Wants Senate Post Back," ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 16, 1980, p. 6


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	Walsh was elected to the Iowa Senate in 1966. In 1967 he was one of the organizers of Iowa Lends a Hand, a project to help the people of South Vietnam. Walsh met with both civilian and military leaders to insure delivery of material manufactured in Iowa to help the Vietnamese rebuild their homes and villages. He hoped the collection of hammers, shovels, paint, school supplies,sewing kits, and money made in each Iowa county would help bring an earlier end to the [[VIETNAM WAR]]. Vietnamese soldiers concerned about their families, according to Walsh, would feel better about fighting if they knew their families were receiving aid. (2)		Walsh was elected to the Iowa Senate in 1966. In 1967 he was one of the organizers of Iowa Lends a Hand, a project to help the people of South Vietnam. Walsh met with both civilian and military leaders to insure delivery of material manufactured in Iowa to help the Vietnamese rebuild their homes and villages. He hoped the collection of hammers, shovels, paint, school supplies,sewing kits, and money made in each Iowa county would help bring an earlier end to the [[VIETNAM WAR]]. Vietnamese soldiers concerned about their families, according to Walsh, would feel better about fighting if they knew their families were receiving aid. (2)

	Walsh ~~defeated Andrew Frommelt for~~ the ~~25th District seat in 1970, but an~~ Iowa ~~Supreme Court decision cut his term of office~~ to ~~two years and later legal action redrew~~ the ~~10th District~~.		Walsh served in the Iowa Senate from 1967 to 1973 as a Republican. He was the first Republican legislator from Dubuque County since [[PROHIBITION]]. (3)

	Losing a close political campaign against [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] in 1972, Walsh returned to Dubuque and the family business as manager of the [[WALSH STORE]]. He worked actively to secure Amtrak service to Dubuque and participated in the transportation task force of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce. Walsh was also recognized locally for his strong work on behalf of the Tri-County Board of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the Fautsch Alcoholism Treatment Center. (3)		Losing a close political campaign against [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] in 1972, Walsh returned to Dubuque and the family business as manager of the [[WALSH STORE]]. He worked actively to secure Amtrak service to Dubuque and participated in the transportation task force of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce. Walsh was also recognized locally for his strong work on behalf of the Tri-County Board of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the Fautsch Alcoholism Treatment Center. (4)

	~~In 1980 he opened his second campaign for Dubuque's 10th District State Senate Seat.~~

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	2. "Walsh Going to Vietnam to Pave Way for Lends a Hand," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 24, 1967, p. 1		2. "Walsh Going to Vietnam to Pave Way for Lends a Hand," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 24, 1967, p. 1

			3. "Senator John M. Walsh," Online: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=63&personID=403

	3. "Walsh Wants Senate Post Back," ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 16, 1980, p. 6		3. "Walsh Wants Senate Post Back," ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 16, 1980, p. 6

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	[[Image:walsh0.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=62&personID=403]]WALSH, John. (Tennyson, WI, Mar. 14, 1940- ). In 1965 during the [[VIETNAM WAR]], Walsh organized "Operation We Care," a Dubuque-based program that sent Christmas gifts to American service personnel on the war front. (1)		[[Image:walsh0.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=62&personID=403]]WALSH, John. (Tennyson, WI, Mar. 14, 1940- ). In 1965 during the [[VIETNAM WAR]], Walsh organized "Operation We Care," a Dubuque-based program that sent Christmas gifts to American service personnel on the war front. (1)

	Walsh was' elected to the Iowa Senate in 1966. In 1967~~, as~~ one of the organizers of Iowa Lends a Hand, a project to help the people of South Vietnam~~, he spent fifteen in that country~~. Walsh met with both civilian and military leaders to insure delivery of material manufactured in Iowa to help the Vietnamese rebuild their homes and villages. He ~~hope~~ the collection of hammers, shovels, paint, school supplies,sewing kits, and money made in each Iowa county would help bring an earlier end to the [[VIETNAM WAR]]. Vietnamese soldiers concerned about their families, according to Walsh, would feel better about fighting if ~~their~~ knew their families were receiving aid. (2)		Walsh was elected to the Iowa Senate in 1966. In 1967 he was one of the organizers of Iowa Lends a Hand, a project to help the people of South Vietnam. Walsh met with both civilian and military leaders to insure delivery of material manufactured in Iowa to help the Vietnamese rebuild their homes and villages. He hoped the collection of hammers, shovels, paint, school supplies,sewing kits, and money made in each Iowa county would help bring an earlier end to the [[VIETNAM WAR]]. Vietnamese soldiers concerned about their families, according to Walsh, would feel better about fighting if they knew their families were receiving aid. (2)

	Walsh defeated Andrew Frommelt for the 25th District seat in 1970, but an Iowa Supreme Court decision cut his term of office to two years and later legal action redrew the 10th District.		Walsh defeated Andrew Frommelt for the 25th District seat in 1970, but an Iowa Supreme Court decision cut his term of office to two years and later legal action redrew the 10th District.

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	[[Image:walsh0.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=62&personID=403]]WALSH, John. (Tennyson, WI, Mar. 14, 1940- ). In 1965 during the [[VIETNAM WAR]], Walsh organized "Operation We Care," a Dubuque-based program that sent Christmas gifts to American service personnel on the war front. (1)		[[Image:walsh0.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=62&personID=403]]WALSH, John. (Tennyson, WI, Mar. 14, 1940- ). In 1965 during the [[VIETNAM WAR]], Walsh organized "Operation We Care," a Dubuque-based program that sent Christmas gifts to American service personnel on the war front. (1)

	Walsh was' elected to the Iowa Senate in 1966. In 1967, as one of the organizers of Iowa Lends a Hand, a project to help the people of South Vietnam, he spent fifteen in that country. Walsh met with both civilian and military leaders to insure delivery of material manufactured in Iowa to help the Vietnamese rebuild their homes and villages. He hope the collection of hammers, shovels, paint, school supplies,sewing kits, and money made in each Iowa county would help bring an earlier end to the [[VIETNAM WAR]]. Vietnamese soldiers concerned about their families, according to Walsh, would feel better about fighting if their knew their families were receiving aid. (1)		Walsh was' elected to the Iowa Senate in 1966. In 1967, as one of the organizers of Iowa Lends a Hand, a project to help the people of South Vietnam, he spent fifteen in that country. Walsh met with both civilian and military leaders to insure delivery of material manufactured in Iowa to help the Vietnamese rebuild their homes and villages. He hope the collection of hammers, shovels, paint, school supplies,sewing kits, and money made in each Iowa county would help bring an earlier end to the [[VIETNAM WAR]]. Vietnamese soldiers concerned about their families, according to Walsh, would feel better about fighting if their knew their families were receiving aid. (2)

	Walsh defeated Andrew Frommelt for the 25th District seat in 1970, but an Iowa Supreme Court decision cut his term of office to two years and later legal action redrew the 10th District.		Walsh defeated Andrew Frommelt for the 25th District seat in 1970, but an Iowa Supreme Court decision cut his term of office to two years and later legal action redrew the 10th District.

	Losing a close political campaign against [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] in 1972, Walsh returned to Dubuque ~~where he was a~~ manager of the [[WALSH STORE]]. He worked actively to secure Amtrak service to Dubuque and participated in the transportation task force of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce. Walsh was also recognized locally for his strong work on behalf of the Tri-County Board of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the Fautsch Alcoholism Treatment Center.		Losing a close political campaign against [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] in 1972, Walsh returned to Dubuque and the family business as manager of the [[WALSH STORE]]. He worked actively to secure Amtrak service to Dubuque and participated in the transportation task force of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce. Walsh was also recognized locally for his strong work on behalf of the Tri-County Board of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the Fautsch Alcoholism Treatment Center. (3)

			In 1980 he opened his second campaign for Dubuque's 10th District State Senate Seat.

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	2. "Walsh Going to Vietnam to Pave Way for Lends a Hand," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 24, 1967, p. 1		2. "Walsh Going to Vietnam to Pave Way for Lends a Hand," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 24, 1967, p. 1

			3. "Walsh Wants Senate Post Back," ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 16, 1980, p. 6

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	Walsh defeated Andrew Frommelt for the 25th District seat in 1970, but an Iowa Supreme Court decision cut his term of office to two years and later legal action redrew the 10th District.		Walsh defeated Andrew Frommelt for the 25th District seat in 1970, but an Iowa Supreme Court decision cut his term of office to two years and later legal action redrew the 10th District.

	Losing a close political campaign against [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] in 1972, Walsh returned to Dubuque. He worked actively to secure Amtrak service to Dubuque and participated in the transportation task force of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce. Walsh was also recognized locally for his strong work on behalf of the Tri-County Board of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the Fautsch Alcoholism Treatment Center.		Losing a close political campaign against [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] in 1972, Walsh returned to Dubuque where he was a manager of the [[WALSH STORE]]. He worked actively to secure Amtrak service to Dubuque and participated in the transportation task force of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce. Walsh was also recognized locally for his strong work on behalf of the Tri-County Board of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the Fautsch Alcoholism Treatment Center.

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	WALSH, John. (~~Dubuque~~, IA- ). In 1965 during the [[VIETNAM WAR]], Walsh organized "Operation We Care," a Dubuque-based program that sent Christmas gifts to American service personnel on the war front. (1)		[[Image:walsh0.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=62&personID=403]]WALSH, John. (Tennyson, WI, Mar. 14, 1940- ). In 1965 during the [[VIETNAM WAR]], Walsh organized "Operation We Care," a Dubuque-based program that sent Christmas gifts to American service personnel on the war front. (1)

	Walsh was' elected to the Iowa Senate in 1966. In 1967, as one of the organizers of Iowa Lends a Hand, a project to help the people of South Vietnam, he spent fifteen in that country. Walsh met with both civilian and military leaders to insure delivery of material manufactured in Iowa to help the Vietnamese rebuild their homes and villages. He hope the collection of hammers, shovels, paint, school supplies,sewing kits, and money made in each Iowa county would help bring an earlier end to the [[VIETNAM WAR]]. Vietnamese soldiers concerned about their families, according to Walsh, would feel better about fighting if their knew their families were receiving aid. (1)		Walsh was' elected to the Iowa Senate in 1966. In 1967, as one of the organizers of Iowa Lends a Hand, a project to help the people of South Vietnam, he spent fifteen in that country. Walsh met with both civilian and military leaders to insure delivery of material manufactured in Iowa to help the Vietnamese rebuild their homes and villages. He hope the collection of hammers, shovels, paint, school supplies,sewing kits, and money made in each Iowa county would help bring an earlier end to the [[VIETNAM WAR]]. Vietnamese soldiers concerned about their families, according to Walsh, would feel better about fighting if their knew their families were receiving aid. (1)

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	WALSH, John. (Dubuque, IA- ). Walsh was' elected to the Iowa Senate in 1966. In 1967, as one of the organizers of Iowa Lends a Hand, a project to help the people of South Vietnam, he spent fifteen in that country. Walsh met with both civilian and military leaders to insure delivery of material manufactured in Iowa to help the Vietnamese rebuild their homes and villages. He hope the collection of hammers, shovels, paint, school supplies,sewing kits, and money made in each Iowa county would help bring an earlier end to the [[VIETNAM WAR]]. Vietnamese soldiers concerned about their families, according to Walsh, would feel better about fighting if their knew their families were receiving aid. (1)		WALSH, John. (Dubuque, IA- ). In 1965 during the [[VIETNAM WAR]], Walsh organized "Operation We Care," a Dubuque-based program that sent Christmas gifts to American service personnel on the war front. (1)

			Walsh was' elected to the Iowa Senate in 1966. In 1967, as one of the organizers of Iowa Lends a Hand, a project to help the people of South Vietnam, he spent fifteen in that country. Walsh met with both civilian and military leaders to insure delivery of material manufactured in Iowa to help the Vietnamese rebuild their homes and villages. He hope the collection of hammers, shovels, paint, school supplies,sewing kits, and money made in each Iowa county would help bring an earlier end to the [[VIETNAM WAR]]. Vietnamese soldiers concerned about their families, according to Walsh, would feel better about fighting if their knew their families were receiving aid. (1)

	Walsh defeated Andrew Frommelt for the 25th District seat in 1970, but an Iowa Supreme Court decision cut his term of office to two years and later legal action redrew the 10th District.		Walsh defeated Andrew Frommelt for the 25th District seat in 1970, but an Iowa Supreme Court decision cut his term of office to two years and later legal action redrew the 10th District.
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	1. "Walsh Going to Vietnam to Pave Way for Lends a Hand," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 24, 1967, p. 1		1. "Iowa Lends-A-Hand" to Viet," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 14, 1967, p. 1

			2. "Walsh Going to Vietnam to Pave Way for Lends a Hand," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 24, 1967, p. 1

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	WALSH, John. (Dubuque, IA- )~~. State Senator~~. Walsh was' elected to the Iowa Senate in 1966. He defeated Andrew Frommelt for the 25th District seat in 1970, but an Iowa Supreme Court decision cut his term of office to two years and later legal action redrew the 10th District.		WALSH, John. (Dubuque, IA- ). Walsh was' elected to the Iowa Senate in 1966. In 1967, as one of the organizers of Iowa Lends a Hand, a project to help the people of South Vietnam, he spent fifteen in that country. Walsh met with both civilian and military leaders to insure delivery of material manufactured in Iowa to help the Vietnamese rebuild their homes and villages. He hope the collection of hammers, shovels, paint, school supplies,sewing kits, and money made in each Iowa county would help bring an earlier end to the [[VIETNAM WAR]]. Vietnamese soldiers concerned about their families, according to Walsh, would feel better about fighting if their knew their families were receiving aid. (1)

			Walsh defeated Andrew Frommelt for the 25th District seat in 1970, but an Iowa Supreme Court decision cut his term of office to two years and later legal action redrew the 10th District.

	Losing a close political campaign against [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] in 1972, Walsh returned to Dubuque. He worked actively to secure Amtrak service to Dubuque and participated in the transportation task force of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce. Walsh was also recognized locally for his strong work on behalf of the Tri-County Board of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the Fautsch Alcoholism Treatment Center.		Losing a close political campaign against [[BLOUIN, Michael\|Michael BLOUIN]] in 1972, Walsh returned to Dubuque. He worked actively to secure Amtrak service to Dubuque and participated in the transportation task force of the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce. Walsh was also recognized locally for his strong work on behalf of the Tri-County Board of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the Fautsch Alcoholism Treatment Center.

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			1. "Walsh Going to Vietnam to Pave Way for Lends a Hand," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 24, 1967, p. 1



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