John C. White

Politician, Deceased Person

1924 – 1995

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Who was John C. White?

John Coyle White was an elected and appointed Democratic official from Texas. He was the longest-serving Texas Commissioner of Agriculture, first elected in 1950 and serving until his resignation in 1977. He was the youngest person ever elected to statewide office in Texas. From 1977 to 1978, he was United States Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. From 1978 to 1981, he was the chairman of the Democratic National Committee under U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

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Born
Nov 26, 1924
Newport
Also known as
  • John White
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Texas Tech University
Died
Jan 20, 1995
Washington, D.C.

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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