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The man's name is Sam Ervin. Check "what links here". - Hephaestos|§ 03:20, 10 Mar 2004 (UTC)

Memories of Senator Sam Ervin[edit]

In my late teens, prior to joining the Navy, I had ambitions that exceeded my financial means. I wanted to be a lawyer. Fate would provide a different path in my life, but in those days I used to go to the courthouse in Morganton, NC when I had a chance--just to watch the lawyers argue cases. I dreamed about someday being able to present cases like many of them did. Once in a while, the presiding Judge would stop everything and recognize Senator Ervin, who would show up in the court to watch the proceedings. Once recognized, the Senator would usually stand up and give some folksy, always humorous, anecdotal speech that made everyone smile---even the guilty. Of course, this was usually in traffic or small claims court. A lifelong Republican, I have to admit that I retain a great admiration for the intelligence, wit, and the man the Senator (a Democrat) was.

Al BriggsMightymanfredini (talk) 02:39, 7 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

McCarthy hearings vs. Southern Manifesto[edit]

How could Ervin be known for his role in taking down Sen. McCarthy in 1954 if Ervin was not elected to 1954 and did not take office until January 1955?

Ervin did sign the Southern Manifesto, which he certainly is more remembered for than any role in the McCarthy hearings. Nobs01 (talk) 08:08, 5 July 2019 (UTC)[reply]

"he became a liberal hero"[edit]

What is the source for this statement in the lead? Snooganssnoogans (talk) 21:13, 15 February 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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He investigated Watergate starting in 1973, not 1972[edit]

The correction should be made. The Committee wasn't formed until February 1973. This is of some importance because Watergate was a back-burner story until January 1973 when one of the burglars, threatened by Judge Sirica with maximum jail time, disclosed his connection to the White House. That was the big break in the case. 68.196.10.68 (talk) 01:55, 14 June 2022 (UTC)captcrisis[reply]