Sam Ervin
Acting
Born September 27, 1896 — Died April 23, 1985
From Morganton, North Carolina, USA
Also known as Samuel Ervin, Samuel James Ervin Jr.
Biography
Samuel James Ervin Jr. (September 27, 1896 – April 23, 1985) was an American politician who served as a U.S. senator from North Carolina from 1954 to 1974. A Southern Democrat, he liked to call himself a "country lawyer", and often told humorous stories in his Southern drawl. During his Senate caree...
