W. Lee O'Daniel | |
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.jpg) O'Daniel c. 1938 | |
| United States Senator from Texas | |
| In office August 4, 1941 – January 3, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Jackson Houston |
| Succeeded by | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| 34th Governor of Texas | |
| In office January 17, 1939 – August 4, 1941 | |
| Lieutenant | Coke R. Stevenson |
| Preceded by | James V. Allred |
| Succeeded by | Coke R. Stevenson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wilbert Lee O'Daniel March 11, 1890 Malta, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | May 11, 1969 (aged 79) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Sparkman-Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Dallas, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Merle Estella Butcher |
| Profession | Musician; politician |
Wilbert Lee "Pappy" O'Daniel (March 11, 1890 – May 11, 1969) was an American Democratic Party politician from Texas, who came to prominence by hosting a popular radio program. Known for his populist appeal and support of Texas's business community, O'Daniel served as the 34th governor of Texas (1939–1941) and later its junior United States senator (1941–1949). O'Daniel chose not to run for reelection to the Senate in 1948 and was succeeded by future U.S. president Lyndon B. Johnson.
O'Daniel was also a songwriter who composed "Beautiful Texas".[1]
- ^ "Beautiful Texas by Pappy O'Daniel". Tsl.state.tx.us. Retrieved October 12, 2018.