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A Southern Democrat, he liked to call himself a "country lawyer", and often told humorous stories in his Southern drawl. [1] During his Senate career, Ervin was at first a staunch defender of Jim Crow laws and racial segregation, as the South's constitutional expert during the congressional debates on civil rights.
Samuel J. Ervin, Jr. (born September 27, 1896, Morganton, North Carolina, U.S.—died April 23, 1985, Winston-Salem, North Carolina) was a U.S. senator best known as chairman of the Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities, which investigated the Watergate scandal during the administration of Richard M. Nixon.
Samuel J. Ervin, Jr., of North Carolina, considered by his colleagues to be one of the Senate's foremost constitutional experts, was first appointed to a Senate seat in 1954 and subsequently won election to three full terms.
Sam Ervin's approach to capital punishment sometimes seemed complex, especially earlier in his career when he was dealing with individuals facing the death penalty, though later in his life it was quite straightforward.
Former senator Sam J. Ervin Jr. (D-N.C.), a self-described "old country lawyer" who became a national figure and a hero to many during the investigation of the Watergate scandals, died...
Born on September 27, 1896, Senator Sam Ervin liked to portray himself an an “simple country lawyer” from Burke County who stood up for an individual’s rights, civil liberties, and the U.S. Constitution in his various roles as legislator, jurist, and in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. At the same time, his civil rights ...
Apr 23, 2009 · Former Sen. Sam Ervin (D-NC), who chaired the Senate Watergate Committee in the spring of 1973 and became a national figure in the process, dies of respiratory failure. He was 88.
Despite his self-deprecating claims, Sam Ervin was no simple backwoodsman. He was a widely read, erudite man, famed for his inexhaustible store of quotations. He was a shrewd politician, of broadly conservative but independent judgement and unshakeable dedication to constitutional principles.
Here is a brief biography of Sam Ervin. General Information. Born September 27, 1896 in Morganton, North Carolina, the son of Laura Theresa (Powe) and Samuel James Ervin. Member, First Presbyterian Church of Morganton, where he served as Deacon and Elder. Married Margaret Bruce Bell on June 18, 1924.
Sam Ervin The folksy Democratic senator from North Carolina became a household name at age 76 when he served as chairman of the Senate's Watergate committee.
