Samuel M. Lambert

Samuel M. Lambert (died April 9, 1991) was an American labor leader who served as the executive secretary of the National Education Association during the administration of U.S. President Richard Nixon. Due to the political power wielded by the group, as well as their opposition to federal funding for parochial schools, Lambert was placed on Nixon's enemies list.

Early life and education Lambert was a native of Canebrake, West Virginia. He grew up in Bluefield, West Virginia. serving until his retirement in 1972. During Lambert's tenure as executive secretary, the NEA comprised more than one million school teachers and administrators and was increasing by more than 1,000 members per week.