F. Edward Hébert

Felix Edward Hébert ( ; October 12, 1901 – December 29, 1979) was an American journalist and politician from Louisiana. He represented the New Orleans–based 1st congressional district as a Democrat for 18 consecutive terms, from 1941 until his retirement in 1977. He remains Louisiana's longest-serving U.S. representative. A contributor to and signatory of the pro-segregationistSouthern Manifesto, he served on the United States House Committee on Armed Services from 1948 to 1975. As chairman from 1971 to 1975, he opposed the appointment of women and black legislators to the Committee.