Bio: James Jarrell "Jake" Pickle (b. 1913) was a U.S. Representative from Texas, serving from December 21, 1963 to January 3, 1995. He was area director of the National Youth Administration from 1938 to 1941 and was director of the Texas State Democratic executive committee from 1957 to 1960.
LBJ Connection: Long-time friend and political supporter of LBJ; staff, National Youth Administration, Texas; U.S. Congressman, Texas, 1963-1995