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Governor W. Lee O'Daniel |
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Hillcrest Memorial Park, Dallas,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
32° 52' 6.085596",
-96° 46' 40.156248"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
(March 11, 1890 - May 11, 1969) Born in Ohio, Wilbert Lee O'Daniel moved to Texas in 1925. A flour mill executive, he pioneered in radio advertising and country music. His Hillbilly Boys theme song resulted in his nickname Pappy. In his first try for public office he won a primary over 12 oponents and became Governor of Texas (1938). During his second term in 1941 he won a special election to the U.S. Senate, defeating Lyndon B. Johnson and others. He was elected to a full term in 1942.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Governor W. Lee O'Daniel Historical Marker Location Map, Dallas, Texas
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