Herbert Clifton Blue
H. Clifton Blue | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 1959 | |
| Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1963–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph M. Hunt Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Pat Taylor |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from Moore County | |
| In office November 5, 1946 – November 3, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Wilbur Hoke Currie |
| Succeeded by | T. Clyde Auman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 28, 1910 |
| Died | March 10, 1990 (aged 79) Pinehurst, North Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
Herbert Clifton "Cliff" Blue (August 28, 1910 – March 10, 1990) was an American newspaper editor, publisher, owner and politician.[1][2]
Life and career
[edit]Blue was born to John Patrick Blue and Christian Stewart Blue in Moore County, North Carolina, on August 28, 1910. He served nine terms in the North Carolina General Assembly after first being elected in 1947, and as Speaker of the House during the 1963 session. He died on March 10, 1990, in Pinehurst, North Carolina.[3] A portion of U.S. Route 1 in Aberdeen, North Carolina, close to his former home has been dedicated as H. Clifton Blue Memorial Highway in honor of his contributions to the region.
References
[edit]- ^ "North Carolina manual [serial]". [Raleigh] : North Carolina Historical Commission. 1916 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "House Joint Resolution 2392" (PDF). Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "DEATHS Clifton Blue". AP NEWS.