Jim_Wright
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Jim Wright | |
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 Wright in the 1980s | |
| 48th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | |
| In office January 6, 1987 – June 6, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Tip O'Neill |
| Succeeded by | Tom Foley |
| Leader of the House Democratic Caucus | |
| In office January 6, 1987 – June 6, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Tip O'Neill |
| Succeeded by | Tom Foley |
| House Majority Leader | |
| In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1987 | |
| Deputy | John Brademas Tom Foley |
| Speaker | Tip O'Neill |
| Preceded by | Tip O'Neill |
| Succeeded by | Tom Foley |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 12th district | |
| In office January 3, 1955 – June 30, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Wingate Lucas |
| Succeeded by | Pete Geren |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Claude Wright Jr. December 22, 1922 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | May 6, 2015 (aged 92) Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | City Greenwood Cemetery Weatherford, Texas |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Mary Lemons (m. 1942–1972)Betty Hay (m. 1972) |
| Children | 4 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1946 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | United States Army Air Forces |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
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