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November 23, 1960
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Former Vice President John Nance Garner, known as 'Cactus Jack,' celebrated his 92nd birthday in Uvalde, Texas, surrounded by friends and reflecting on his long public service career and plans for a quiet retirement shelling pecans.
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'Cactus Jack' Is 92
UVALDE, Tex., (A) - Former Vice President John Nance Garner marked 92 years of colorful life--half of it spent in public service--Tuesday surrounded by old friends and visitors to this hill country town.
The still-spry "Cactus Jack" said he has no more ambitions and expects to spend his remaining life chatting with friends and shelling pecans--the routine he has followed since he left Washington in 1941 after 38 years of often stormy political life.
Garner became honorary mayor of Uvalde for the day but said he plans no sweeping changes.
Garner, delighted by the host of Uvalde residents who trooped through his frame cottage and the stack of letters and telegrams wishing him well, said the only promise he ever made during his 46 years in office was "I'll do the best I can."
UVALDE, Tex., (A) - Former Vice President John Nance Garner marked 92 years of colorful life--half of it spent in public service--Tuesday surrounded by old friends and visitors to this hill country town.
The still-spry "Cactus Jack" said he has no more ambitions and expects to spend his remaining life chatting with friends and shelling pecans--the routine he has followed since he left Washington in 1941 after 38 years of often stormy political life.
Garner became honorary mayor of Uvalde for the day but said he plans no sweeping changes.
Garner, delighted by the host of Uvalde residents who trooped through his frame cottage and the stack of letters and telegrams wishing him well, said the only promise he ever made during his 46 years in office was "I'll do the best I can."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
John Nance Garner
Cactus Jack
92nd Birthday
Uvalde Texas
Public Service
Retirement
What entities or persons were involved?
John Nance Garner
"Cactus Jack"
Where did it happen?
Uvalde, Texas
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Key Persons
John Nance Garner
"Cactus Jack"
Location
Uvalde, Texas
Event Date
Tuesday
Story Details
Former Vice President John Nance Garner marked his 92nd birthday surrounded by friends in Uvalde, reflecting on 38 years in politics, his retirement routine of chatting and shelling pecans since 1941, and his promise to do his best during 46 years in office.