John Connally

John Connally

February 27, 1917 โ€“ June 15, 1993

John Connally was an American politician who served as the 39th governor of Texas from 1963 to 1969 and as the 61st United States secretary of the treasury from 1971 to 1972. In 1963 he was riding in the presidential limousine when John F. Kennedy was assassinated and was seriously wounded. He began his career as a Democrat, served as Secretary of the Navy in 1961, and became a Republican in 1973.

Offices held

Jan 15, 1963 โ€“ Jan 21, 1969
Preceded by
Price Daniel
Succeeded by
Preston Smith
Feb 11, 1971 โ€“ Jun 12, 1972

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