Paul M. Hebert Speeches

These speeches were selected from the personal files of Paul M. Hebert, who was the longest serving dean of Louisiana State University's Law School. During his life, Hebert held several positions within LSU, he served as a civilian judge in the Nuremberg Trials, he was active in numerous civic groups, and he was an advocate for legal education. Hebert was a highly sought after public speaker; this collection is comprised of speeches given throughout his academic and legal careers between 1929 and 1976. The selected works here were chosen as a representative sample of the collection as a whole. The full collection (containing 184 files) resides in the Archives of the LSU Law School Library and is available to researchers upon request.

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Some Perspectives Concerning A New Constitution for Louisiana

Paul M. Hebert

Speech delivered by Hebert during the Constitutional Convention Lecture Series in 1973 in which he offers his opinions on proposed changes to the Louisiana State Constitution.
On Plant Seizures for War Production During WWII

Paul M. Hebert

A transcribed converstation between Hebert and Colonel Rodrigues on the seizure of plants and facilities for war production purposes during World War II.
On the Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Paul M. Hebert

Speech delivered by Hebert to a Law School class shortly after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Written on a legal pad, Hebert denounces the assassin and calls on students to pursue peace for all men.
The Morality of War

Paul M. Hebert

Speech delivered by Hebert to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on December 18, 1967 in which he cites a number of published works and speaks on the morality and justification of war, with particular focus on the conflict in Vietnam.
On Communism

Paul M. Hebert

Speech delivered by Hebert in the mid 1960s during a joint seminar held to raise awareness of the percieved Communist threat. In it he speaks of the communists' "contempt for our courts, our legal profession, [and] our principles of jurisprudence," and appeals for citizens to remain vigilant.
Juvenile Court Judges' Conference

Paul M. Hebert

A pair of speeches delivered at the Juvenile Court Judges' Conference on the adolescents’ need for discipline.
Chief Justice John Fournet

Paul M. Hebert

Speeches given to honor Chief Justice John Fournet.
On The Frontiers of Legal Ethics

Paul M. Hebert

Speech delivered by Hebert to the New Orleans Bar Association in which he encourages lawyers and students to be mindful and active in maintaining a high standard of ethics in their practices. Given April 9, 1955.
Serra Club Addresses

Paul M. Hebert

Speeches delivered to the members of the Louisiana chapter of the Serra Club where Hebert stresses the importance of priesthood, Catholicism, leadership, and faith
Business and Professional Women's Club of Plaquemine

Paul M. Hebert

In this, Hebert addresses members of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Plaquemine about American foreign policy.
Louisiana State Law Institute Speeches

Paul M. Hebert

In this collection of speeches Hebert expresses the significance of the Louisiana State Law Institute.
On Federal Employee Loyalty

Here Hebert expresses his disagreement with President Truman’s executive order to investigate government employees for possible communist ties.
Ira S. Flory Memorial

Paul M. Hebert

Here Hebert honors the late LSU Law professor Ira S. Flory.
Law Day Speeches

Paul M. Hebert

In this collection Hebert welcomes law students to LSU’s annual Law Day.
Louisiana Vocational Education Conference

Paul M. Hebert

Here Hebert speaks on the social and economic value of vocational education in Louisiana.
LSU Community Radio Addresses 1950-1954

Paul M. Hebert

Radio speeches delivered by Hebert to members of the Louisiana State University community between 1950 and 1954. In these radio addresses, Hebert reports to students, alumni, and their families on the activities of the university.
Southern Regional Conference of the Controllers Institute of America

Paul M. Hebert

In this, Hebert addresses the Controllers Institute of America about issues regarding the American government.
Welcoming New Faculty

Paul M. Hebert

In this, Hebert welcomes new faculty members to the Law School, speaking on the prestige and tradition of the college.
1949 Freshman Convocation

Paul M. Hebert

Here Hebert encourages rigorous scholarship from the freshman class of 1949.
Baptist Student Center Groudbreaking

Paul M. Hebert

Speech given at the groundbreaking ceremony of the LSU Baptist Student Center.
In Honor of Priests

Paul M. Hebert

Speeches made to honor the Catholic priests Father Rowland, Father Foret, and Right Reverend Monsignor Paul J. Gauci.
Law Review Dinner 1949

Paul M. Hebert

In this, Hebert speaks on the prestige and usefulness of the Louisiana Law Review.
Leadership and Education Convocation

Paul M. Hebert

Speech delivered to the 1949 graduates of the Leaderhip and Education programs at LSU.
Louisiana Federation of Women's Clubs

Paul M. Hebert

Here Hebert addresses the Louisiana Federation of Women’s Clubs and speaks on the pursuit of a legal education, the Louisiana Law Institute, and the value of women as legal scholars.
On Nuremberg and War Crimes

Paul M. Hebert

Speech delivered by Hebert to the Baton Rouge Kiwianis Club on Febraury 24, 1949, in which he attempts to alter what he viewed as common misconceptions in the eyes of the public regarding the nature of war crimes trials and speaks on his experience as a judge in the Nuremberg Trials.