John Connally
Former Governor of Texas
John Bowden Connally Jr. was an American politician who served as the 39th governor of Texas and as the 61st United States Secretary of the Treasury. He began his career as a Democrat and later became a Republican in 1973. Wikipedia
Born: February 27, 1917, Floresville, TX
Died: June 15, 1993 (age 76 years), Houston, TX
Previous offices: United States Secretary of the Treasury (1971–1972), Governor of Texas (1963–1969), and United States Secretary of the Navy (1960–1961)
Spouse: Nellie Connally (m. 1940–1993)
Children: Kathleen Connally, Sharon C. Ammann, and Mark M. Connally
Nephew: Merrill Connally Jr.
Awards: Bronze Star Medal