Photo: Ken Shipp/United States Department of Energy / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
What strikes me about Rick Perry is the arc itself: a farmer's son from tiny Haskell, Texas, who rose from Air Force officer to the longest-serving governor in the state's history and finally a cabinet seat. You can debate his politics endlessly, but the through-line I admire is sheer endurance and an unpretentious Texan grit. The Eagle Scout roots and the agricultural background never quite leave him, and I find that grounding more compelling than the headlines. He's a reminder that American power often grows from very small, dusty places, and that staying power can matter more than polish.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rick Perry
- Name (Japanese)
- リック・ペリー
- Reading
- りっく・ぺりー
- Born
- March 4, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
- Origin
- Haskell, Texas, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- military officer / politician / farmer / governor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Texas A&M University
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Governors or Statewide Elected Officials
- Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
- National Defense Service Medal
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Rick Perry born?
Born March 4, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Rick Perry from?
Rick Perry is from Haskell, Texas, United States.
What does Rick Perry do?
Rick Perry works as military officer, politician, farmer, governor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.