Jesse Helms

Jesse Helms

(1921–2008) journalist United States

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Jesse Helms (1921–2008) was a United States journalist.

About Jesse Helms

Jesse Alexander Helms Jr. was an American politician, a journalist, and Navy veteran. A leader in the conservative and nationalist movement, he represented North Carolina in the United States Senate from 1973 to 2003. As chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee from 1995 to 2001, he had a major voice in foreign policy. Helms helped organize and fund the conservative resurgence in the 1970s, focusing on Ronald Reagan's quest for the White House as well as helping many local and regional candidates.

Notable works:

The Defense of America

Awards:

Order of the Three Stars|Order of Propitious Clouds|Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom

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