Political LeaderAmerican1911 – 1978
Hulbert Humphrey
38th Vice President, three-time presidential candidate, champion of civil rights
Biography
American politician who served as the 38th Vice President of the United States under President Lyndon B. Johnson (1965-1969) and was a three-time presidential candidate. A leading voice of American liberalism, he championed civil rights and social welfare programs.
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Category
Political Leader
Nationality
American
Born
1911
Died
1978
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Hulbert
Germanic origin
“A Germanic compound name combining 'hul' (bright/shining) with 'bert' (bright), suggesting luminosity and clarity. This vintage name was popular in early 20th-century America and carries an old-fashioned charm with intellectual associations. It feels substantial and grounded while slightly uncommon today.”