Biography
John Dennis Hastert (born January 2, 1942) is an American former politician and convicted felon who served as the 51st speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1999 to 2007. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Illinois's 14th congressional district from 1987 to 2007 and was the 6th longest-serving speaker in history, and the longest serving Republican. In 2016, he was sentenced to 15 months in prison for financial offenses related to the sexual abuse of teenage boys, although he was never convicted of any sexual crimes.
Awards & recognition
- Dr. Nathan Davis Award — United States Representatives · 2006
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown · 2004
- Commander's Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas · 2001
- honorary citizen of Vilnius · 2001
- Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
Filmography8 titles
Why We Fight
Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror
Casino Jack and the United States of Money
Fahrenheit 9/11
The Best Government Money Can Buy?
Architects of Denial
Bigger Stronger Faster*
Original Sin: Sex