Hubert H. Humphrey was an American politician who is best known for serving as the 38th Vice President of the United States from 1965 to 1969, and representing Minnesota in the Senate during two periods from 1949 to 1964 and 1971 to 1978. He was also the Democratic Party’s candidate in the 1968 presidential election.
Personal and Family Life
Hubert Horatio Humphrey Jr. was born on May 27, 1911, in Wallace, South Dakota. He was married to Muriel Buck Humphrey on September 3, 1936, and together they had four children. Hubert had a sister named Frances Humphrey Howard. Throughout his life, he was known for his high-pitched and often squeaky voice.
Death and Legacy
Hubert Humphrey passed away on January 13, 1978, in Waverly, Minnesota, due to bladder cancer. His impact on American politics is noted by his commitment to civil rights and social justice. He remains remembered as “The Happy Warrior,” a nickname that reflects his optimistic approach to public service.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1960-11-08 | Self |
| Adventures on the New Frontier | 1961-03-28 | Self |
| James Brown – The Night James Brown Saved Boston | 2008-04-05 | Self (archive footage) |
| Sputnik Mania | 2007-12-31 | Self (archive footage) |
| Our Nixon | 2013-01-23 | Self |
| Cold Turkey | 1971-02-19 | Self (archive footage) |
| The War at Home | 1979-12-01 | Self (archive footage) |
| A Nation Builds Under Fire | 1967-01-01 | Self |
| …So Goes the Nation | 2006-10-04 | Self (archive footage) |
| Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie | 1995-09-29 | Self (archive footage) |
| The Road to Mass Incarceration | 2018-06-13 | Self |
| King: A Filmed Record… Montgomery to Memphis | 1970-03-24 | Self (archive footage) |
| The President, April 1968 | 1968-04-01 | Self (archive footage) |
| The Dick Cavett Show | 1968-06-06 | Self – Guest |
| 60 Minutes | 1968-09-24 | Self |
| Race for the White House | 2016-03-06 | Self (archive footage) |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962-10-01 | Self |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1961-12-11 | Self |