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Governor John Connally, Governor of Texas 1962-1969

John Connally
Governor of Texas 1962-1969

17" x 24", oil on masonite

published Time Magazine, January 17, 1964

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Governor Connally was critically wounded by the assassin who killed President Kennedy in 1963, but recovered and came back to win reelection in 1964. The article is a general overview of the State of Texas, and gives background information on the Governor's political career and the changes he made during his governorship.



External links (open in a new window):

   new windowWikipedia entry for John Connally

   new windowTime Magazine issue online