Sam Rayburn

Samuel Taliaferro (pronounced "Tolliver") Rayburn (b. 1882) was a Democratic politician from Bonham, Texas.

Sam Rayburn in "Joe Steele"
As a congressman, Sam Rayburn (1882-1934) was an early opponent of President Joe Steele's draconian steps against his opponents. Rayburn died in a car accident shortly after publically speaking out against Steele. In truth, Steele's minion the Hammer engineered that accident.

Sam Rayburn in "News From the Front"
In June, 1942, House Speaker Sam Rayburn met with House Judiciary Chairman Hatton Sumners to begin impeachment proceedings against President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the numerous set-backs that the U.S. had faced immediately after its entry into World War II.