Sam Rayburn — American Politician born on January 06, 1882, died on November 16, 1961
Samuel Taliaferro "Sam" Rayburn 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... (wikipedia)