
Jesse Helms: Early Life and Reporting
Season 2004 Episode 201 | 57m 6sVideo has Closed Captions
Jesse Helms, Jr., was born and raised in the small, quiet town of Monroe, North Carolina.
His parents owned a small farm in Monroe, and they both had been raised in the town as well. His father held a dual job of chief of police and fire chief and taught young Jesse about religion and respecting people.
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Biographical Conversations With... is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Biographical Conversations with James Goodmon was made possible by the generous support of Frank Daniels, Jr.

Jesse Helms: Early Life and Reporting
Season 2004 Episode 201 | 57m 6sVideo has Closed Captions
His parents owned a small farm in Monroe, and they both had been raised in the town as well. His father held a dual job of chief of police and fire chief and taught young Jesse about religion and respecting people.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Biographical Conversations With... is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Biographical Conversations with James Goodmon was made possible by the generous support of Frank Daniels, Jr.