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Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn (January 6, 1882 – November 16, 1961) was an American politician who served as the 43rd speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
Sam Rayburn was an American political leader, who served as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for nearly 17 years. He was first elected to the House in 1912 and served there continuously for 48 years 8 months, which at the time of his death was a record tenure.
Sam Rayburn (1882–1961) served as congressman for 48 years. Rayburn participated in the passage of most of the significant legislation in the first half of the twentieth century. In 1940, Rayburn became Speaker of the House of Representatives, a position he held longer than any other individual in history.
Sam Rayburn House History. Sam Rayburn’s political career began when he won a seat in the Texas House of Representatives in 1906; he was 24 years old. While in Austin serving in the legislature, Rayburn attended and graduated from law school at the University of Texas.
Jun 27, 2018 · Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn (1882-1961) served as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives longer than any man in the nation's history. Sam Rayburn was born in Roane County, Tenn., on Jan. 6, 1882, the eighth of 11 children.
Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site. One of the most powerful and influential politicians in the 20th century, Rayburn served in the U.S. Congress for 48 years, holding the position of speaker for 17 years.
Sam Rayburn (1882-1961), Texas legislator, congressman, and longtime speaker of the United States House of Representatives, was born near the Clinch River in Roane County, eastern Tennessee, on January 6, 1882, son of William Marion and Martha (Waller) Rayburn.
Sam Rayburn was one of the most powerful and influential politicians in the 20th century, serving in the U.S. Congress for 48 years and holding the position of speaker for 17 years. Throughout his career, Rayburn was known for his fairness, collaboration, and integrity.
Jan 11, 2020 · Sam Rayburn, Texas legislator, congressman, and longtime speaker of the United States House of Representatives, was born near the Clinch River in Roane County, eastern Tennessee, on January 6, 1882, son of William Marion and Martha (Waller) Rayburn.
Rayburn: Mr. Speaker is a documentary in production about the life and legacy of legendary Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Sam Rayburn. For nearly 50 years Sam Rayburn was a Congressman from Northeast Texas (1913 - 1961).
