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==U.S. House of Representatives== | ==U.S. House of Representatives== | ||
Revision as of 15:15, April 21, 2021
| Felix Edward Hébert | |
U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 1st Congressional District
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| In office January 3, 1941 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Joachim O. Fernández |
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| Succeeded by | Richard Alvin Tonry |
| Born | October 12, 1901 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Died | December 29, 1979 (aged 78) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Gladys Bofill |
| Alma mater | Tulane University |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Felix Edward Hébert (October 12, 1901 – December 29, 1979), also known as F. Edward Hébert (French surname pronounced "ay-bear"[1][2]), was a journalist and Democrat segregationist[3] from Louisiana known mostly for his reporting of the corrupt Long family that led to indictments of many cronies. He served as a representative from the state's 1st congressional district for over three decades.
Early life and career
Hébert was born in October 1902 to Lea Naquin and Joseph Edward Hébert.[2] Reared in New Orleans, he attended Jesuit High School and then entered Tulane University.
U.S. House of Representatives
Hébert, who feuded with Harry Truman,[2] was among a number of Southern Democrats who led the Dixiecrat revolt against the incumbent president during the 1948 election, supporting staunch segregationist Strom Thurmond.[4]
Along with the rest of the Louisiana congressional delegation during the time, Hébert signed the Southern Manifesto in opposition to Brown v. Board of Education, which desegregated all public schools in the U.S.[5]
Following the 1974 elections, the newly elected Congress voted to remove Hébert from a top position in the House.[6] His ousting was opposed by local politicians in Louisiana, including Edwin Edwards and Moon Landrieu,[7] the father of U.S. senator Mary Landrieu and New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu.
Legacy
He has the F. Edward Hebert Federal Building named after him, which is located in New Orleans.[8]
References
- ↑ Hébert. The Free Dictionary. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Halloran, Richard (October 17, 1970). Advocate of the Military. The New York Times. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ↑ Appendix: F. Edward Hébert, Tulane and Beyond. Tulane University. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ↑ King, Larry L. (February 21, 1978). Creed of a Congressman. The New York Times. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ↑ GPO-CRECB-1956-pt4-3.pdf. Congressional Record. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ↑ Lyons, Richard D. (January 23, 1975). HOUSE DEMOCRATS OUST 3 CHAIRMEN, BUT RETAIN HAYS. The New York Times. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ↑ HEBERT'S TENURE AIDED HOME TOWN. The New York Times. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ↑ F. Edward Hebert Federal Building, New Orleans, LA. U.S. General Services Administration. Retrieved April 21, 2021.