Jim Wright
20th-century American politician from Texas / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Claude Wright, Jr. (December 22, 1922 – May 6, 2015) was an American politician from Texas.[1] He served for 34 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and was the Speaker of the House from 1987 to 1989. Wright resigned from the House in 1989 because of a scandal.[2]
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Jim Wright | |
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56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | |
In office January 6, 1987 – June 6, 1989 | |
President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | Tip O'Neill |
Succeeded by | Tom Foley |
House Majority Leader | |
In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1987 | |
Deputy | John Brademas Tom Foley |
Preceded by | Tip O'Neill |
Succeeded by | Tom Foley |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 12th district | |
In office January 3, 1955 – June 30, 1989 | |
Preceded by | Wingate Lucas |
Succeeded by | Pete Geren |
Personal details | |
Born | James Claude Wright, Jr. (1922-12-22)December 22, 1922 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
Died | May 6, 2015(2015-05-06) (aged 92) Fort Worth, Texas, U.s |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Mab Wright |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Weatherford College University of Texas, Austin |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army Air Force |
Years of service | 1941-1946 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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