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Huey Long

(1893–1935) Politician United States

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Huey Long was a politician from the United States, best known for Every man a king.

Quick Facts About Huey Long

Born
August 30, 1893
Died
September 10, 1935
Nationality
United States
Profession
Politician
Notable works
Every man a king
Spouse
Rose McConnell Long

About Huey Long

Huey Pierce Long Jr., nicknamed "The Kingfish", was an American politician who served as the 40th governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and as a United States senator from 1932 until his assassination in 1935. He was a left-wing populist member of the Democratic Party and rose to national prominence during the Great Depression for his vocal criticism of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal, which Long deemed insufficiently radical. As the political leader of Louisiana, he commanded wide networks of supporters and often took forceful action. A controversial figure, Long is celebrated as a populist champion of the poor or, in contrast, denounced as a fascistic demagogue.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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