Perspectives in History

Huey Long Part 3: Progress in Louisiana


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Growing bolder after narrowly surviving an impeachment attempt, Huey's authoritarian tendencies begin to come to the fore. Before the conclusion of his term as governor, Huey seizes on an opportunity that will allow him to continue on the path to greater political power.

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Bibliography:

Hair, William. The Kingfish and his Realm: The Life and Times of Huey P. Long. Louisiana State University Press, 1991. 

Long, Huey. Every Man a King: The Autobiography of Huey P. Long. Da Capo Press, 1996. 

White, Richard. Kingfish: The Reign of Huey P. Long. Random House, 2006. 

Williams, T. Harry. Huey Long. Vintage Books, 1981.

Cover Image: Huey Long photographed c. 1930.

Opening Theme: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op. 95, B. 178 by Antonín Dvořák.

Closing Theme: "Every Man a King," performed by the Louisiana Ramblers.

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