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Wright, Jim (James Claude), 1922-
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Wright, James C. 1922-
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Jim Wright was born in Fort Worth in 1922. In 1950, he was elected mayor of Weatherford, Texas. He served in this capacity until he was elected to represent Texas's Twelfth District in the United States House of Representatives in 1954. Wright served in the House for thirty-four years, from 1955 to1989, and made significant contributions in many legislative areas including foreign relations and public works. Over time, he ascended to the leadership positions within the Democratic Party, serving as House Majority Leader from 1976 to 1986 and as Speaker of the House from 1987 to 1989.
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https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n50028673
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