Sam Rayburn

What kind of work did he do that led him into politics?

He worked at a school as a teacher for two years before becoming a lawyer and a legislature.

Positions:
Member of House of Representatives, 1913
Chairman of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, 1931


Traits:
Determined-Worked to his best potential with what he had

Hardworking-Worked in the House of Representatives for forty-eight continuous years.

Facts:
Was awarded the $10,000 Collier's award for his service

Served as John Nance Garner's campaign manager in 1932

The Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee was the only House committee he worked in.

Was inspired to be a lawyer and legislature by Joseph Weldon Bailey