John Ben Shepperd (October 19, 1915—March 8, 1990) was an American lawyer, businessman, and politician who served as the Secretary of State (1950-1952) and Attorney General (1953–1957) for the U.S. state of Texas. During his tenure as Attorney General, Shepperd actively worked to oppose the Brown v. Board of Education decision mandating racial integration of public schools.
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19 October 1915
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Died |
8 March 1990 (aged 74)
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Zodiac | Libra |
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