Lyle Hagler Boren (May 11, 1909 – July 2, 1992) was a U.S.Democratic Partypolitician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Oklahoma, serving from 1937 to 1947 and was defeated for renomination in the 1946 election.[1] He was known for his independence in the party, opposing labor union strikes on defense plants and attempts to expand the federal government.[2]
Boren attracted national attention for his criticism of The Grapes of Wrath.[3] He was active in state politics long after leaving Congress and is the father of former U.S. Senator and Oklahoma Governor David Boren, and grandfather of former U.S. Congressman Dan Boren, who represented Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district from 2005 to 2013.
Boren was first elected to Congress in November 1936 as a Democrat, at the age of 26, and was the youngest person to serve in the House since Henry Clay.[7] He was continuously re-elected until 1946 when he lost the Democratic primary election to Glen D. Johnson. Following his tenure in Congress, he resumed his business pursuits, except, in 1948, when he attempted to re-enter politics by running unsuccessfully for his former U.S. House seat.
Boren was known as an independent, opposing his party on several occasions.[2] He worked against the growth of the federal government and excessive federal spending.[2] He angered labor unions by backing legislation to ban strikes at defense plants, which did hurt him politically.[2] Boren's legislative efforts included cancer research, old-age pensions, the Civil Aeronautics Board, newsprint and paper shortages, consumer product labeling, railroad freight rates, and municipal bonds.[6]
In 1938, Boren told his fellow Congressmen, "The greatest problem in America today is to erase the question in the minds of men, 'What is the government going to do for me?' and replace it with the question, 'What can I do for my country.'"[6]
Later life, state politicsEdit
After leaving Congress, Boren resumed many of his former mercantile business and agricultural pursuits. In 1957, he became a lobbyist for the railroad industry.[6] He retired in 1969 and continued ranching in Oklahoma. He was also a spokesman and successful fund-raiser for the Oklahoma Democratic Party and worked tirelessly to help Democratic candidates win election to public office. Most notably, Boren assisted his son, David Boren's campaigns for Governor of Oklahoma in 1974, and U.S. Senate in 1978.
Retirement and deathEdit
Boren retired from public life due to failing health after approximately 50 years (in Congress and later as an advocate for other candidates). He moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he remained until his death on July 2, 1992.[1]
^ abcdBurke, Bob, "Boren, Lyle Hagler (1909-1992) 2009-01-05 at the Wayback Machine," Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture 2009-04-16 at the Wayback Machine (accessed May 18, 2010).
^Shockley, Martin (January 1944). "The Reception of the Grapes of Wrath in Oklahoma". American Literature. 15 (4): 357. doi:10.2307/2920761. JSTOR 2920761.
^. Archived from the original on 2015-11-25. Retrieved 2014-07-23.
^"Oklahoma Hall of Fame: Boren, Lyle. H". Retrieved July 22, 2019.
^ abcd"Lyle H. Boren and Christina Boren, Genealogytrails.com (accessed May 19, 2010).
^ ab"Ex-Rep. Lyle Boren, Senator's Father, 82" (New York Times obituary)
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Lyle Hagler Boren May 11 1909 July 2 1992 was a U S Democratic Party politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Oklahoma serving from 1937 to 1947 and was defeated for renomination in the 1946 election 1 He was known for his independence in the party opposing labor union strikes on defense plants and attempts to expand the federal government 2 Lyle BorenMember of the U S House of Representatives from Oklahoma s 4th districtIn office January 3 1937 January 3 1947Preceded byPercy Lee GassawaySucceeded byGlen D JohnsonPersonal detailsBornLyle Hagler Boren 1909 05 11 May 11 1909Waxahachie Texas U S DiedJuly 2 1992 1992 07 02 aged 83 Oklahoma City Oklahoma U S Political partyDemocraticSpouseChristine McKownChildren2 including DavidRelativesMae Boren Axton sister James Boren nephew Hoyt Axton nephew Dan Boren grandson EducationEast Central University BA Oklahoma State University StillwaterBoren attracted national attention for his criticism of The Grapes of Wrath 3 He was active in state politics long after leaving Congress and is the father of former U S Senator and Oklahoma Governor David Boren and grandfather of former U S Congressman Dan Boren who represented Oklahoma s 2nd congressional district from 2005 to 2013 Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Political career 3 Later life state politics 4 Retirement and death 5 References 6 External linksEarly life and career EditBoren was born near Waxahachie Texas the son of Nannie May nee Weatherall and Mark Latimer Boren 4 and moved to Lawton Oklahoma in 1917 where he attended public schools 1 He finished high school in Choctaw Oklahoma graduating from Choctaw High School 5 where the activities center used to bear his name It was however renamed in 2021 His sister was the Heartbreak Hotel songwriter Mae Axton Boren was graduated from East Central College at Ada Oklahoma in 1930 From 1930 to 1935 he was a school teacher in Wolf Oklahoma and later served as a deputy procurement officer for the United States Department of the Treasury 1 Furthermore he was involved in agricultural and mercantile business interests He married the former Christine McKown an Oklahoma State University graduate and public school teacher in 1936 6 and had two children David Boren and Susan Boren Dorman and two grandchildren including Dan Boren 7 Political career EditBoren was first elected to Congress in November 1936 as a Democrat at the age of 26 and was the youngest person to serve in the House since Henry Clay 7 He was continuously re elected until 1946 when he lost the Democratic primary election to Glen D Johnson Following his tenure in Congress he resumed his business pursuits except in 1948 when he attempted to re enter politics by running unsuccessfully for his former U S House seat Boren was known as an independent opposing his party on several occasions 2 He worked against the growth of the federal government and excessive federal spending 2 He angered labor unions by backing legislation to ban strikes at defense plants which did hurt him politically 2 Boren s legislative efforts included cancer research old age pensions the Civil Aeronautics Board newsprint and paper shortages consumer product labeling railroad freight rates and municipal bonds 6 In 1938 Boren told his fellow Congressmen The greatest problem in America today is to erase the question in the minds of men What is the government going to do for me and replace it with the question What can I do for my country 6 Later life state politics EditAfter leaving Congress Boren resumed many of his former mercantile business and agricultural pursuits In 1957 he became a lobbyist for the railroad industry 6 He retired in 1969 and continued ranching in Oklahoma He was also a spokesman and successful fund raiser for the Oklahoma Democratic Party and worked tirelessly to help Democratic candidates win election to public office Most notably Boren assisted his son David Boren s campaigns for Governor of Oklahoma in 1974 and U S Senate in 1978 Retirement and death EditBoren retired from public life due to failing health after approximately 50 years in Congress and later as an advocate for other candidates He moved to Oklahoma City Oklahoma where he remained until his death on July 2 1992 1 References Edit a b c d Biographical Directory of Congress Profile a b c d Burke Bob Boren Lyle Hagler 1909 1992 Archived 2009 01 05 at the Wayback Machine Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture Archived 2009 04 16 at the Wayback Machine accessed May 18 2010 Shockley Martin January 1944 The Reception of the Grapes of Wrath in Oklahoma American Literature 15 4 357 doi 10 2307 2920761 JSTOR 2920761 1 Archived from the original on 2015 11 25 Retrieved 2014 07 23 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Boren Lyle H Retrieved July 22 2019 a b c d Lyle H Boren and Christina Boren Genealogytrails com accessed May 19 2010 a b Ex Rep Lyle Boren Senator s Father 82 New York Times obituary External links Edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lyle Boren Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture Boren Lyle Lyle H Boren Collection and Photograph Collection at the Carl Albert CenterU S House of RepresentativesPreceded byPercy Lee Gassaway Member of the U S House of Representativesfrom Oklahoma s 4th congressional district1937 1947 Succeeded byGlen D Johnson Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lyle Boren amp oldid 1172165551, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
