Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection
Document Type
Oral History
Publication Date
8-1-2007
Interview Number
MOH 446
Abstract
John Elias Baldacci was born January 30, 1955 in Bangor, Maine where he grew up. He graduated from Bangor High School, in1973; earned a B.A. from the University of Maine, Orono in 1986; and was a member of the Bangor city council from 1978 to 1981. He served in the Maine state senate from 1982 to 1994, and then was elected as a Democratic Congressman to the One Hundred Fourth and to the three succeeding Congresses (serving January 3, 1995-January 3, 2003). In 2003, he became Governor of Maine; at the time of this interview, he was serving his second term.
Use Restrictions
Copyright Bates College. This transcript is provided for individual Research Purposes Only; for all other uses, including publication, reproduction and quotation beyond fair use, permission must be obtained in writing from: The Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library, Bates College, 70 Campus Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240-6018.
Recommended Citation
L'Hommedieu, Andrea, "Baldacci, John oral history interview" (2007). Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection. 14.
https://scarab.bates.edu/muskie_oh/14
Scope and Content Note
Interview includes discussions of: The Baltimore Restaurant; Muskie cigar story; Bangor, Maine politics; John Baldacci’s father, Bob; Ed Muskie as mentor; Murray family of Bangor; Kennedy event at Bass Park in 1960; and the Muskie family.