Peter O'Donnell | |
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Chair of the Texas Republican Party | |
In office 1962–1969 | |
Preceded by | Thad Hutcheson |
Succeeded by | William Steger |
Personal details | |
Born | Dallas, Texas, U.S. | April 21, 1924
Died | October 10, 2021 Dallas, Texas, U.S. | (aged 97)
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Sewanee: The University of the South Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania |
Profession | Investor and philanthropist |
Peter J. O'Donnell Jr. (April 21, 1924 – October 10, 2021) was an American businessman, securities investor and philanthropist. From 1962 to 1969, he was the Texas Republican state chair. In 1963, he was also the national chair of the Draft Goldwater Committee.