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Article: JOHNSON HAD EARLY INTRODUCTION TO POLITICS
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- THE JOURNAL RECORD
- Article date:
- December 22, 1990
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Glen Johnson says childhood years spent in Washington, D.C., and his
parents' guidance started him on the road that led to the top
position in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
``I lived in Washington from the third grade to the 10th
grade,'' Johnson said while relaxing in the five-room speaker's
suite he had just taken over in the Capitol.
``It made an impression on me, obviously, living in Washington
during the '60s,'' said Johnson, an only child. ``It was a very
exciting time. There was a lot going on.
``And then, I've always had an interest in government. Both my
parents, from an early age, instilled in me that everybody needs to
have some involvement in public service ...