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Influential Texans in Politics

Influential Texans in Politics. James A. Baker III 1930-. Served in government positions under 3 United States presidents. Henry B. Gonzales 1916-2000. Hispanic American Congressman who served at the state and national levels

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Influential Texans in Politics

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  1. Influential Texans in Politics

  2. James A. Baker III1930- Served in government positions under 3 United States presidents

  3. Henry B. Gonzales1916-2000 • Hispanic American Congressman who served at the state and national levels • Fought for Civil Rights for immigrant workers and Hispanic Americans

  4. Kay Bailey Hutchinson1943- • 1st Texas woman elected to US Senate

  5. Barbara Jordan1936-1996 • African-American Congresswoman who served at both the state and national levels • Played a role in the fight for equality during the Civil Rights Movement

  6. Raymond Telles1915-2013 • 1st Mexican-American US Ambassador • 1st Mexican –American mayor of a major city (El Paso)

  7. Sam Rayburn1882-1961 • Served in the US Congress for over 40 years • Served over 20 years as Majority Leader, Minority Leader, or Speaker

  8. Raul A. Gonzalez, Jr.1940- • 1st Hispanic American to serve on the Texas Supreme Court

  9. Lyndon B Johnson1908-1973 • Served as Vice-President of United States • 36th President of the United States

  10. George H. Bush1924- • Owned oil company and made millions • 41st President of United States

  11. George W. Bush1946- • Served as governor of Texas • 43rd President of the United States

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