Hubert H. Humphrey

"It is a joy and delight for me to stand in a place that lives everyday to impact the life and the living of Hubert Humphrey. In this century of political leaders, with diverse points of view, none has made a greater imprint in the sands of time. We must stress forever our thanks to Hubert Humphrey and his legacy of service."

-The Reverend Jesse Jackson
speaking at Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps
Ferbuary 12, 1994

Hubert Horatio Humphrey (1911-1978) was a pharmacist who went on to become the 38th Vice President of the United States under Lyndon B. Johnson. A well loved and respected politician, Humphrey was a tireless champion of the underdog. He believed that a true democracy should work for those people who are disadvantaged, and he stepped forward to lead the fight. He was a staunch supporter of civil rights, the prolabor movement, and was the initiator of the Peace Corps and Medicare.

In 1968, Humphrey was the Democratic presidential candidate, losing to Richard M. Nixon in a close election. Nevertheless, Humphrey's 20 years of service in the United States Senate secured his mark in American history. The Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps Center is proud to be named in honor of such a great man.