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Ralph Webster Yarborough (June 8, 1903 – January 27, 1996) was an American politician and lawyer. He was a Texas Democratic politician who served in the United States Senate from 1957 to 1971 and was a leader of the progressive wing of his party.
An obituary on Jan. 28 about former Senator Ralph Yarborough of Texas referred incorrectly in some editions to the vote on the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by members of Congress from the South....
Feb 1, 1996 · Updated: July 16, 2021. Yarborough, Ralph Webster (1903–1996). Ralph Webster "Smilin' Ralph" Yarborough, United States senator and leader of the liberal wing of the Democratic party in Texas, was born at Chandler, Texas, on June 8, 1903, the seventh of nine children of Charles Richard and Nannie Jane (Spear) Yarborough.
A biography of Texas Senator Ralph W. Yarborough, who fought for civil rights, education, environmental protection, and health care. Learn about his life, career, achievements, and legacy in this book by Patrick Cox.
Jan 28, 1996 · Ralph W. Yarborough, 92, the Lone Star State's legendary liberal Democrat whose intelligent and sometimes flamboyant east Texas oratory served him in the U.S. Senate from 1957 to 1971, died Jan...
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Ralph Webster Yarborough (June 8, 1903 – January 27, 1996) was an American politician and lawyer. He was a Texas Democratic politician who served in the United States Senate from 1957 to 1971 and was a leader of the progressive wing of his party.
Mar 29, 2002 · A biography of the legendary Texas politician who fought for federal involvement in schools, integration, environmentalism, and social security. The book covers his political career from 1952 to 1970, focusing on his campaigns and speeches.
