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Hubert Humphrey

Hubert Humphrey was a super important helper in the United States government, even becoming Vice President!

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Mayor John F. Collins, Massachusetts Governor Endicott Peabody, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Massachusetts Attorney General Edward McCormack, and unidentified men

Mayor John F. Collins, Massachusetts Governor Endicott Peabody, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Massachusetts Attorney General Edward McCormack, and unidentified men

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Mayor John F. Collins, Massachusetts Governor Endicott Peabody, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Massachusetts Attorney General Edward McCormack, an unidentified man, Francis X. Bellotti, and Massachusetts State Auditor Thaddeus Buczko
Mayor John F. Collins, Massachusetts Governor Endicott Peabody, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Massachusetts Attorney General Edward McCormack, and unidentified men
Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Mayor John F. Collins
Mayor John F. Collins, Massachusetts Governor Endicott Peabody, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Massachusetts Attorney General Edward McCormack, an unidentified man, Francis X. Bellotti, and Massachusetts State Auditor Thaddeus Buczko
Mayor John F. Collins and Vice President Hubert Humphrey with unidentified men
Vice President Hubert Humphrey, First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, Mayor John F. Collins, and group of unidentified men at meeting of United States Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C.
Mayor Hubert Humphrey at Public Health Center Open House, 1945
Saigon 1966 - Vice-president Hubert Humphrey
Hubert Humphrey III (cropped)
Joan Kennedy, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Massachusetts Attorney General Edward McCormack, Mayor John F. Collins, and Massachusetts State Treasurer Robert Crane
Mayor John F. Collins, Massachusetts Governor Endicott Peabody, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Massachusetts Attorney General Edward McCormack, an unidentified man and Francis X. Bellotti

Key Facts

Born
May 27, 1911.
Birthplace
Wallace, South Dakota.
Known For
Serving as the 38th Vice President of the United States.
Fun Fact
He helped start a group called Americans for Democratic Action to make sure people were treated fairly.

Meet Hubert Humphrey!

Imagine a super helper for the country! That was Hubert Humphrey. He was born a long, long time ago, in 1911. He loved learning and became a teacher before he decided to help run cities and even the whole country. He was like a captain on a big ship, guiding it through important decisions.

A Big Job: Vice President!

Hubert Humphrey had a really big job called Vice President. It's like being the President's best friend and helper. He worked with President Lyndon B. Johnson. Together, they helped make new rules and plans for the United States from 1965 to 1969. It was a very busy time!

Making Fair Rules for Everyone

One of the most amazing things Hubert Humphrey did was help make sure everyone was treated fairly. He worked hard to stop people from being treated differently just because of the color of their skin. He believed everyone deserved to be treated with kindness and respect, like friends on the playground.

A Leader Who Never Gave Up

Even when things were tough, Hubert Humphrey kept trying his best. He wanted to be President too, and he worked super hard to get people to vote for him. Although he didn't win that time, he always kept working to make the country a better place. He showed us that trying your best is what matters most.

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