14 Facts About Horace Busby

Horace Busby was considered one of Lyndon B Johnson's closest confidants before and during Johnson's term as President of the United States.

Horace Busby was born on March 10,1924 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Horace Busby's father Horace Wooten Busby was a preacher and evangelist of the Church of Christ, who was active in many states in the United States, but particularly in Texas and Oklahoma.

Horace Busby's mother Viola Mae, nee Wise, was an evangelical Christian.

Horace Busby first attended Lorenzo de Zavala Eighth Ward Elementary School in Fort Worth.

Horace Busby followed politics through Time, Life and the radio.

Horace Busby graduated from Fort Worth's Paschal High School in June 1941.

Horace Busby had influence as editor of the student newspaper The Daily Texan while in college.

When Johnson became chairman of the new subcommittee established in 1950 to deal with the readiness of US armed forces, Horace Busby was among his assistants and served as editor of reports from that Senate panel.

In 1953, Horace Busby worked for Price Daniel, a senator for the state of Texas; from 1954 to 1957, he operated as a freelance consultant and publicist with offices in Austin, Texas, and Washington, DC Cooperation with Johnson became closer again when Horace Busby advised the Senate Armed Services Committee particularly on matters relating to the US space program.

Horace Busby edited the newsletters The American Businessman and The Busby Papers, among others.

Horace Busby was married to Mary Virginia Alves, but they were later divorced.

Horace Busby had one son, two daughters and a granddaughter.

Horace Busby was preceded in death by another granddaughter.