Albert Thomas (American politician)

Albert Thomas
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 8th district
In office
January 3, 1937 – February 15, 1966
Preceded byJoe H. Eagle
Succeeded byLera Millard Thomas
Personal details
BornApril 12, 1898
Nacogdoches, Texas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 15, 1966(1966-02-15) (aged 67)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpouseLera Millard Thomas
Children3
Alma materRice Institute
University of Texas

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.

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