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Jesse Helms

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Also known as Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr.

American politician (1921–2008)

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Jesse Helms was an American journalist, politician, military officer, and banker. Born in Monroe in 1921, he served as a member of the United States Senate and was affiliated with both the Republican and Democratic parties. He worked in Washington, D.C., and was educated at Wake Forest University and primary school. Helms also worked for Willis Smith and Alton Lennon.

He served in the United States Navy during World War II. His notable works include *When Free Men Shall Stand* and *The Ramparts We Watched*. He received the Order of the Three Stars and the Order of Propitious Clouds. Helms spoke English and died of dementia in Raleigh in 2008.

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Works
29

Top works

  • When Free Men Shall Stand
  • The Ramparts We Watched
  • "When Free Men Shall Stand"
  • Oral history interview with Jesse Helms, March 8, 1974
  • Thirty for thirty

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Key facts

Preceded by
Joe Biden
Succeeded by
Joe Biden
Born
Jesse Alexander Helms Jr. , ( 1921-10-18 ) October 18, 1921, Monroe, North Carolina , U.S.
Died
July 4, 2008 (2008-07-04) (aged 86), Raleigh, North Carolina , U.S.
Resting place
Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Party
Democratic (before 1970) , Republican (1970–2008)
Spouse
Dot Coble ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1942 ) ​
Education
Wingate University , Wake Forest University
Branch service
United States Navy
Years of service
1942–1945
Battles wars
World War II

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Jesse
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Monroe
Place of death
Raleigh
Occupation
executive
Employer
Alton Lennon
Languages spoken
English language
Conflict
World War II
Military branch
United States Navy
Image
JesseHelms.jpg
Work location
Washington, D.C.
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Commons category
Jesse Helms
date of birth
1921-10-18
date of death
2008-07-04
name in native language
Jesse Helms
cause of death
dementia
manner of death
natural causes
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