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]
Quick facts 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, President ...
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In office
January 6, 1987 – June 6, 1989 |
| President | Ronald Reagan
George H. W. Bush |
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| Preceded by | Tip O'Neill |
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| Succeeded by | Tom Foley |
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In office
January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1987 |
| Deputy | John Brademas
Tom Foley |
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| Preceded by | Tip O'Neill |
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| Succeeded by | Tom Foley |
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In office
January 3, 1955 – June 30, 1989 |
| Preceded by | Wingate Lucas |
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| Succeeded by | Pete Geren |
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| Born | James Claude Wright, Jr.
(1922-12-22)December 22, 1922
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
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| Died | May 6, 2015(2015-05-06) (aged 92)
Fort Worth, Texas, U.s |
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| Political party | Democratic Party |
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| Spouse(s) | Mab Wright |
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| Children | 4 |
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| Alma mater | Weatherford College
University of Texas, Austin |
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| Branch/service | United States Army Air Force |
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| Years of service | 1941-1946 |
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| Battles/wars | World War II |
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