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HUGH L. LeBLANC
Dr. LeBlanc passed away on June 7, 2017, at his residence at Amelia Island, FL. He was born in Tallulah, LA in 1927.Hugh received his BA from Louisiana State University, his MA from University of Tennessee, and his PHD from the University of Chicago.Hugh served in the United States Navy in World War II from 1945-1946 after enlisting at the age of 17 and again from 1952-1955, rising to the rank of LTJG. He spent his academic career at George Washington University, where he was a professor of political science for 35 years and voted Chairman of the department three times. One of Hugh's proudest professional moments was when students elected him the outstanding professor. Hugh was the author of numerous political science articles and textbooks.After a long-term residency in Lake Barcroft Va, Hugh moved to Amelia Island, where he enjoyed the sea and golf with his wife of 64 years, Shirley. In addition to Shirley, he is survived by his daughter, Leslie LeBlanc, of Nicholasville Ky, and son, Alex, of Kensington Md. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, please make a a contribution to the American Red Cross.
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January 6, 2020
Dr. Leblanc taught me introductory political science in 1959. He was an amazing professor-I can still see him walking up & down the podium, coat open & flicking cigarette ashes. Just the best. Jack Cohen, ba,63, jd,66
Tim Mead
July 14, 2017
Hugh LeBlanc taught the freshman American Government course I took, half the undergraduate courses I took, directed my MA thesis and my Ph. D. dissertation. In addition to instructing me, he inspired me. And through me, another generation of political scientists. We remained lifelong friends.
Lenora Fuller-McCall
June 28, 2017
I am so thankful for Professor LeBlanc's wonderful lectures on government and leadership but most of all he was very kind to me as a nervous undergraduate. He was a wonderful professor who demonstrated patience and understanding. My interest and eventual career in government and public policy is in large measure the result of what I acquired in his classes. God bless his soul.
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