Albert Thomas (American politician)
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Albert Langston Thomas[1] (April 12, 1898 – February 15, 1966) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 29 years. From Houston, Texas, he was responsible for bringing the Johnson Space Center to Houston.
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Albert Thomas | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 8th district | |
In office January 3, 1937 – February 15, 1966 | |
Preceded by | Joe H. Eagle |
Succeeded by | Lera Millard Thomas |
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Born | April 12, 1898 Nacogdoches, Texas, U.S. |
Died | February 15, 1966(1966-02-15) (aged 67) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lera Millard Thomas |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Rice Institute University of Texas |
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