F. Edward Hébert
American journalist and politician (1901–1979) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, see Felix Hebert.
Felix Edward Hébert (/eɪˈbɛər/ ay-BEAR;[1] October 12, 1901 – December 29, 1979) was an American journalist and politician from Louisiana. He represented the New Orleans-based 1st congressional district as a Democrat for 18 consecutive terms, from 1941 until his retirement in 1977. He remains Louisiana's longest-serving U.S. representative.
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Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st district, Preceded by ...
F. Edward Hébert | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st district | |
In office January 3, 1941 – January 3, 1977 | |
Preceded by | Joachim O. Fernández |
Succeeded by | Richard A. Tonry |
Chair of the House Armed Services Committee | |
In office January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1975 | |
Preceded by | Philip J. Philbin |
Succeeded by | Charles Melvin Price |
Personal details | |
Born | (1901-10-12)October 12, 1901 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | December 29, 1979(1979-12-29) (aged 78) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Resting place | Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum, New Orleans, Louisiana |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Gladys Bofill (m. 1934) |
Relations | John M. Duhé Jr. (Son-in-law) |
Children | Dawn Marie Hébert |
Alma mater | Tulane University |
Profession | Journalist |
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