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Wright Patman represented Texas in the U.S. Congress for 47 years, beginning in 1929.

He was a key supporter of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and championed early bonus payments for World War I veterans.

Patman's legislative efforts included the Full Employment Act of 1946, several housing acts, and the creation of what is now Wright Patman Lake.

In 1973, he became the Dean of the House of Representatives, a title for the longest-serving member.

American History is filled with stories of men and women who stepped in at the right time. U. S. Rep. Wright Patman was one such figure. He represented Texas in Congress through some of the most difficult times the nation had faced. Through his work in Congress, Patman left an indelible mark on East Texas and

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