Jack Valenti

Jack Joseph Valenti (September 5, 1921 – April 26, 2007) was an American political advisor and lobbyist who served as a Special Assistant to U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. He was also the longtime president of the Motion Picture Association of America, where he created the MPAA film rating system. Valenti was born on September 5, 1921, in Houston, the son of Italian immigrants. During World War II, he served as a first lieutenant in the United States Army Air Force, flying 51 combat missions and receiving several decorations. Valenti graduated from the University of Houston in 1946 and was involved in the university's newspaper and student government.More