Samuel M. Lambert
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Samuel M. Lambert | |
|---|---|
| Executive secretary of the National Education Association | |
| In office August 1, 1967 – 1972 | |
| Preceded by | William George Carr |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1912 or 1913 Canebrake, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 78) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Spouse | Juanita Bates |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | West Virginia University (Bachelor's degree, master's degree) George Washington University (EdD) |
| Occupation | Labor leader |
Samuel M. Lambert (died April 9, 1991) was an American labor leader who served as the executive secretary of the National Education Association during the administration of U.S. President Richard Nixon. Due to the political power wielded by the group, as well as their opposition to federal funding for parochial schools, Lambert was placed on Nixon's enemies list.[1]
Lambert was a native of Canebrake, West Virginia.[2][3] He grew up in Bluefield, West Virginia.[2]
Lambert received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from West Virginia University before obtaining a Doctor of Education at George Washington University.[2]
Career
Prior to joining the National Education Association (NEA), Lambert taught high school mathematics and social studies in Bluefield. He also served as director of research for the West Virginia Education Association.[2][3]
Lambert worked for the NEA for 22 years. He began serving as assistant research director in 1950, research director in 1956, and assistant executive secretary in 1965.[2][3] On August 1, 1967, Lambert succeeded William George Carr as the organization's executive secretary,[4] serving until his retirement in 1972. During Lambert's tenure as executive secretary, the NEA comprised more than one million school teachers and administrators and was increasing by more than 1,000 members per week.[2][3] Under Lambert's direction, the organization sought to expand its political bargaining power by opening hundreds of regional offices.[2]
