Called "Minnesota chat" by Johnny Carson and referred to as "the Happy Warrior" by fellow senators, Hubert H. Humphrey spent his political career deeply committed to his beliefs and ideals.
He was known for his oratorical skills even as a young senator. When he joined the Senate in 1949, he hit the ground running by introducing several bills increasing aid to schools, expanding the Labor Department, closing corporate tax loopholes, and starting the foundation for Medicare. In 1968, he ran for president against Richard Nixon.
He had been senator for only three months when he spoke on "The Prospects of Liberal Legislation" as the national chairman for Americans for Democratic Action. The Cleveland chapter of ADA hosted Humphrey's speech that was to focus on Social Security, housing, health, the Taft-Hartley repeal, and civil rights.
Dinner was scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 1949, at 6 p.m., Terrace A of the Rainbow Room, Carter Hotel. Cost? A whopping $3.50 per person, reservations required.
Senator Hubert Humphrey Dinner/Speech Flyer
**8 1/2 by 11 inches**
**Cream colored paper**
**Navy blue ink**
**Tri-folded, as it was when discovered**
**Some minor spotting**
**GREAT piece of history!**
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