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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. [2] [3] However, unexpectedly, he became a liberal hero for his support of civil liberties. [4]
Jul 20, 1998 · 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.
Learn about Sam Ervin, a North Carolina lawyer, judge, and senator who supported capital punishment and sponsored a bill to reinstate it after Furman v. Georgia. Explore his documents and letters on the issue from his papers collection.
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...
Learn about the life and legacy of Senator Sam Ervin, a North Carolina lawyer and politician who fought for civil liberties and the U.S. Constitution. Explore his roles in World War I, evolution controversy, McCarthyism, and Watergate.
Learn about the life and career of Sam Ervin, a white attorney, legislator, judge, congressman, and US senator from North Carolina. He chaired the Senate Watergate Committee that investigated the Nixon administration's illegal activities and defended civil liberties.
