| Interment Location | Visited | |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | March 14, 2019 |
Fast Facts
Born: February 11, 1921 in Mission, Texas
Spouse: Beryl Ann Longino Bentsen (m. 1943-2006)
Military Service: Colonel — U.S. Air Force Reserve
Political Affiliation: Democratic Party
House Tenure: 1948-1955
Senate Tenure: 1971-1993
Served in Cabinet of: Bill Clinton
Cabinet Position: Secretary of the Treasury (1993-1994)
Presidential Medal of Freedom: Awarded by Bill Clinton (1999)
Died: May 23, 2006 in Houston, Texas
Cause of Death: Complications from a Stroke
Age: 85
Interment: Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston, Texas
