Mr. Sam

xvii, [1], 597, [1]xvii, [5] p. 25 cm. Illustrations. Genealogy. Bibliography. Notes. Index. From Wikipedia: "Samuel Taliaferro "Sam" Rayburn (January 6, 1882 November 16, 1961) was a Democratic lawmaker from Bonham, Texas, who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for 17 years, the longest tenure in U.S. history. He is one of six Speakers to serve more than one non-consecutive term, and the only Democrat to do so. Along with Henry Clay, he is one of only two to serve three different terms as Speaker.On September 16, 1940 at the age of 58, and while serving as Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, Rayburn became Speaker upon the death of Speaker William Bankhead. Rayburn's career as Speaker was interrupted twice: 1947 1949 and 1953 1955, when Republicans controlled the House. Rayburn was a close friend and mentor of Lyndon B. Johnson. Rayburn was instrumental to Lyndon Johnson's ascent to power, particularly his rapid rise to the position of Minority Leader. Very good in good dust jacket. Price clipped. DJ has wear, soiling, edge tears and chips.…