Background
Bentsen,, Lloyd Millard was born on February 11, 1921 in Mission, Texas, United States. Son of Lloyd M. and Edna Ruth (Colbath) Bentsen.
United States Secretary of the Treasury
Bentsen,, Lloyd Millard was born on February 11, 1921 in Mission, Texas, United States. Son of Lloyd M. and Edna Ruth (Colbath) Bentsen.
Juris Doctor, University Texas, 1942.
Private law practive, McAllen, Texas, 1945-1948. Judge Hidalgo County, 1946—1948. Member United States Congress from 15th Texas District, 1948—1955.
President Lincoln Consolidated, Houston, 1955-1970. United States Senator from Texas, 1971-1993. Chairman United States Senate Finance Committee, 1987—1993.
Secretary United States Department Treasury, Washington, 1993-1994. Partner Verner, Lipfert, Bernhard, McPherson & Hand, 1994—1998. Democratic nominee for Vice President United States, 1988.
Served to major United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945.
Married Beryl Ann Longino, November 27, 1943. Children: Lloyd M. III, Lan, Tina.