Sam Rayburn
Sam Rayburn
Samuel Taliaferro "Sam" Rayburnwas a Democratic lawmaker from Bonham, Texas, who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for 17 years, the longest tenure in U.S. history. He is one of six Speakers to serve more than one non-consecutive term, and the only Democrat to do so. Along with Henry Clay, he is one of only two to serve three different terms as Speaker. He is the longest-serving member ever of the United States House of Representatives...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth6 January 1882
CountryUnited States of America
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