Earle Cabell
American politician (1906–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Earle Cabell (October 27, 1906 – September 24, 1975) was a Texas politician who served as mayor of Dallas, Texas. Cabell was mayor at the time of the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy and was later a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Earle Cabell | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 5th district | |
In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1973 | |
Preceded by | Bruce Reynolds Alger |
Succeeded by | Alan Steelman |
48th Mayor of Dallas | |
In office May 1, 1961 – February 3, 1964 | |
Preceded by | Robert L. Thornton |
Succeeded by | J. Erik Jonsson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1906-10-27)October 27, 1906 Dallas County, Texas, U.S. |
Died | September 24, 1975(1975-09-24) (aged 68) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Elizabeth “Dearie” Holder
(m. 1932) |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Ben E. Cabell Sadie E. Pearre |
Relatives | William L. Cabell (grandfather) Charles P. Cabell (brother) |
Alma mater | Texas A&M University Southern Methodist University |
Occupation | Politician |
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