Huey Long - Louisiana Governor - Senator
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Huey Long is one of the most significant, yet misunderstood political figures in American history. More than 70 years after his assassination at age 42, the story of Louisiana’s legendary governor, U.S. Senator, and favorite son remains more myth than fact.
Best remembered for his ‘Share Our Wealth’ platform, which swept the nation during the Great Depression, Huey Long was demonized by the powerful as a dangerous revolutionary, yet revered by the masses as a champion of the common man.
In a land of plenty, Huey Long believed that no American should be without an education, a home, an automobile, and job that paid a decent living wage.
I saw the movie 'All the Kings Men' last night. The DVD had a lot of extra features and there was a lot of focus on the legacy of Huey Long.
I couldn't help but see some obvious similarites between Long and...Hugo Chavez.
http://www.hueylong.com/
Best remembered for his ‘Share Our Wealth’ platform, which swept the nation during the Great Depression, Huey Long was demonized by the powerful as a dangerous revolutionary, yet revered by the masses as a champion of the common man.
In a land of plenty, Huey Long believed that no American should be without an education, a home, an automobile, and job that paid a decent living wage.
I saw the movie 'All the Kings Men' last night. The DVD had a lot of extra features and there was a lot of focus on the legacy of Huey Long.
I couldn't help but see some obvious similarites between Long and...Hugo Chavez.
http://www.hueylong.com/
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