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https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/22820

https://www.nytimes.com/1966/02/16/archives/rep-albert-thomas-dies-at-67-texan-a-quiet-power-in-capitol-headed.html

The most renowned veteran buried in the cemetery is the late Honorable Albert Thomas, United States Congressman is a Notable burial at https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/houston.asp. from Texas. Congressman Thomas served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War I, and served almost 30 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was instrumental in getting this cemetery established by Congress. "Congressman Albert," as his many friends knew him, died in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 15, 1966, and was buried in the mall area of the Houston National Cemetery.
https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/thomas-albert
*The preceding content is not intended as a comprehensive biography, but it highlights their significance as a result of military or civilian distinction, lasting achievements, or association with impactful national events. 



Thomas, LBJ, and President Kennedy announcing Houston as NASA's flagship operation.

Thomas (Bowtie) on Air Force One observing LBJ being sworn in after Kennedy's assassination.

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Rest in peace. Thank you for your service and your vote in 1965. - Coletha Albert, Seattle, Washington 

ALBERT THOMAS

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