Dallas, TX, United States
Governor W. Lee O'Daniel. (March 11, 1890 - May 11, 1969) Born in Ohio, Wilbert Lee O'Daniel moved to Texas in 1925. A flour mill executive, he pioneered in radio advertising and country music. His "Hillbilly Boys" theme song resulted in his nickname "Pappy." In his first try for public office he wo
n a primary over 12 oponents and became Governor of Texas (1938). During his second term in 1941 he won a special election to the U.S. Senate, defeating Lyndon B. Johnson and others. He was elected to
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