Albert Thomas (American politician)
Albert Langston Thomas (April 12, 1898 – February 15, 1966) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 29 years. From Houston, Texas, he was responsible for bringing the Johnson Space Center to Houston.
Albert Thomas | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 8th district | |
| In office January 3, 1937 – February 15, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Joe H. Eagle |
| Succeeded by | Lera Millard Thomas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 12, 1898 Nacogdoches, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | February 15, 1966 (aged 67) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lera Millard Thomas |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Rice Institute University of Texas |
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