Difference between revisions of "Wright Patman"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
(start) |
(No difference)
|
Revision as of 17:09, September 23, 2021
John William Wright Patman (August 6, 1893 – March 7, 1976), known as Wright Patman, was a populist Democrat and liberal[1] segregationist from Texas who represented the state's 2nd and 1st congressional districts in Congress for over five decades. A supporter of the New Deal and similar federal initiatives, Patman consistently maintained left-wing economic positions throughout his career.
References
- ↑ Grant, Jr., Philip A. Patman, John William Wright (1893–1976). Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
External links
- Profile at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress