Samuel M. Lambert
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.