Throughout his life. Jack Valenti wore several hats. including that of a soldier. a devoted public servant. and a pioneer in the film industry. Jack was born on September 5. 1921. in Houston. TX and was the grandson of Sicilian immigrants. At age 15. he became the youngest high school graduate in the history of the city of Houston and began a career as an office boy with Exxon Oil. Jack served honorably in the Army Air Corps during World War II. flying in 51 separate combat missions as pilot of the B25 attack bomber with the 12th Air Force in Italy.
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