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American labor leader (1913–1991) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Samuel M. Lambert (March 10, 1913 – April 9, 1991) was an American labor leader who served as executive secretary of the National Education Association during the Richard Nixon administration. Due to the political power wielded by the group, as well as their opposition to federal funding for parochial schools, Lambert was placed on Nixon's Enemies List.[1]
Samuel M. Lambert | |
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Executive secretary of the National Education Association | |
In office 1967–1972 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Canebrake, West Virginia, U.S. | March 10, 1913
Died | April 9, 1991 78) Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged
Cause of death | Cancer |
Spouse | Juanita Bates |
Children | 2 |
Education | West Virginia University George Washington University |
Occupation | Labor leader |
Lambert, a native of Canebrake, West Virginia, was born on March 10, 1913. He grew up in Bluefield, West Virginia.[2]
Lambert graduated from West Virginia University, where he also received a master's degree before obtaining his doctorate at George Washington University.[3]
Prior to joining the National Education Association, Lambert taught high school mathematics and social studies in Bluefield, West Virginia. He also served as director of research and planning of the West Virginia Education Association.
Lambert worked for the National Education Association for 22 years. He began serving as assistant research director in 1950, research director in 1956, and assistant executive secretary in 1965. He served as executive secretary of the organization from 1967 until his retirement in 1972.[2][3]
Lambert was married to Juanita Bates and had two daughters. He was a member of the Classroom Teachers Association, the American Association of School Administrators, the National Association of State Educators, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals.[2]
Lambert died of cancer at the age of 78 at his home in Washington, D.C., on April 9, 1991.[3][4]
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