Former Sen. Jesse Helms, 86, Dies On The 4th
Helms had to fight to retain his Senate seat, however. In 1984 he defeated sitting Governor Jim Hunt; in in 1990 and 1996 he defeated former Charlotte Mayor Harvey Gantt.
Born in Monroe, NC, on 18 Oct. 1921, Helms attended, but did not graduate from, Wake Forest College and served in the Navy during World War II. In 1950, he campaigned for segregationist Senate candidate, Willis Smith; he subsequently served as the Senator's chief aide. In 1957, Helms won a seat on the Raleigh city council. He became a commentator for WRAL, Raleigh, in 1960, and was later city editor at The Raleigh Times.
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Remembering Jess Helms - Tom Head, Civil Liberty

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The man was nothing but a racist, bigot and a disgrace to our nation. I have absolutely no sympathy. God delivered us a gift today on America’s Birthday. The death of an evil human being. Rejoice.
Hey Tyler….
Thanks for providing us with an example of the other extreme side of humanity.
Thanks, Dennis.