Earle Cabell
Earle Cabell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Reynolds Alger |
| Succeeded by | Alan Steelman |
| 48th Mayor of Dallas | |
| In office May 1, 1961 – February 3, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Robert L. Thornton |
| Succeeded by | J. Erik Jonsson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 27, 1906 Dallas County, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | September 24, 1975 (aged 68) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth “Dearie” Holder
(m. 1932) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Ben E. Cabell Sadie E. Pearre |
| Relatives | William L. Cabell (grandfather) Charles P. Cabell (brother) |
| Alma mater | Texas A&M University Southern Methodist University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Earle Cabell (October 27, 1906 – September 24, 1975) was an American politician who served as the 48th mayor of Dallas from 1961 to 1964. Cabell was mayor at the time of the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy and was later a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.