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Learn From History

Lester Hunt

In 1954, Senator Lester Hunt was bullied and extorted to such an extent by Senator Joseph McCarthy and others that he committed suicide.

Suicide and toxic politics are sadly features of our life together in Wyoming. Can we learn from the tragedy of Wyoming’s own, Lester Hunt? We must!

Upcoming Events to Learn the Lessons of Lester Hunt’s Life and Tragic Death

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The story of Senator Lester Hunt is featured on the Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra podcast.

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Senator Lester Hunt discussing McCarthy and Communism

I’ve been involved actively in public life for 22 years, and to the best of my knowledge, I’ve never met a Communist.
— Senator Lester Hunt

Lester Hunt being interviewed on the Longines Chronograph program.