Ralph Yarborough
Politician

Ralph Yarborough Net Worth

Ralph Yarborough was a prominent Texas politician and Democratic Senator from 1957 to 1971. He was born in 1903 and had a net worth of $70 million. Yarborough was a leader of the progressive or liberal wing of his party and was known for his strong support of civil rights and social justice. He was a powerful advocate for the people of Texas and his legacy lives on today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 8, 1903
Birth Place Texas
Age 117 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $70 million (2024)

About

Texas politician and Democratic politician who was the United States Senator from 1957 to 1971. He was a leader of the progressive or liberal wing of his party.

Before Fame

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II after 1943 and achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Trivia

He was one of the prominent authors of "Great Society" legislation that encompassed Medicare and Medicaid, the War on Poverty, federal support for higher education and veterans and was the only southern senator to vote for all civil rights bills from 1957 to 1970.

Family Life

He was married to Opal Warren Yarborough.

Associated With

He was succeed by Lloyd Bentsen as a US Senator from Texas.

About the author

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