Torbert Macdonald | |
|---|---|
 Macdonald c. 1973 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts | |
| In office January 3, 1955 – May 21, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Angier Goodwin |
| Succeeded by | Ed Markey |
| Constituency | 8th district (1955–1963) 7th district (1963–1976) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 6, 1917 Everett, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | May 21, 1976 (aged 58) Bethesda, Maryland |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Torbert H. Macdonald, Jr.; Laurie Macdonald; Brian Macdonald; Robin Macdonald |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (AB, LLB) |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Awards | Silver Star Purple Heart Presidential Unit Citation Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal American Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal |
| Nickname(s) | Torby, The Needle |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Torbert Hart Macdonald (June 6, 1917 – May 21, 1976) was an American Democratic politician from Massachusetts. He represented the northern suburbs of Boston, including his home town of Malden, in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1955 until his death in 1976. Macdonald was a close political and personal ally of President John F. Kennedy, his former roommate at Harvard College.