Jesse Helms began as a "Dixiecrat", a southern Democrat that pushed forward a racist agenda. When the Democratic Party changed focus and became more liberall, Dixiecrats like Helms joined the Republican party. He held his seat in Congress longer than any North Carolina representative.
Senator Helms was always an influential member of the Republican party. He held the position of North Carolina Senator for 5 terms (from 1973-2003). In 2003, he retired from politics and was succeeded by Elizabeth Dole. He died on Friday, the 4th of July, 2008 at the ripe old age of 86.
Jesse Helms went by Senator No, and Doctor No.
Jesse Helms's birth name is Jesse Alexander Helms Jr..
The Senator tried to remove the religious tax-exemption status from Wiccan churches.
Jesse Helms was born on October 18, 1921.
Jesse Helms was born on October 18, 1921.
Jesse Helms Center was created in 1994.
Jesse Helms died on July 4, 2008 at the age of 86.
Jesse Helms was born on October 18, 1921 and died on July 4, 2008. Jesse Helms would have been 86 years old at the time of death or 93 years old today.
The phone number of the Jesse Helms Center is: 704-233-1776.
The address of the Jesse Helms Center Foundation is: , Wingate, NC 28174-0247
The address of the Jesse Helms Center is: 3910 W Highway 74, Monroe, NC 28110
Jesse Helms and Elizabeth Dole