Huey Long Part 3: Progress in Louisiana

Huey Long
Written By Willem Conner

Cover Image: Governor Huey Long, photographed c. 1930

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

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.

 
Willem Conner
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