Articles related to "Huey Long"
Huey Long's Great Kidnapping Caper
A huge political scandal on the eve of an election would ruin the average candidate--but Huey Long, Louisiana's Kingfish, was not the average candidate.
huey long kidnapping • huey long senate election • louisiana political scandal • louisiana's kingfish • huey long infidelities
A huge political scandal on the eve of an election would ruin the average candidate--but Huey Long, Louisiana's Kingfish, was not the average candidate.
huey long kidnapping • huey long senate election • louisiana political scandal • louisiana's kingfish • huey long infidelities
Huey Long's Weekly Newspaper
Huey Long's own weekly newspaper proved to be a valuable tool in countering negative coverage from Lousisiana's dailies while campaigning for the U.S. Senate.
huey long's newspaper battles • altenative weekly • huey long's senate campaign • lousiana progress • huey long's roads program
Huey Long's own weekly newspaper proved to be a valuable tool in countering negative coverage from Lousisiana's dailies while campaigning for the U.S. Senate.
huey long's newspaper battles • altenative weekly • huey long's senate campaign • lousiana progress • huey long's roads program
Growing Up In "The Birthplace of Three Governors"
A native of Winnfield, Louisiana, birthplace of Huey and Earl Long and their friend, O. K. Allen, reflects on the town's sense of history and its effect on her life.
louisiana • huey • earl • long • oscar allen
A native of Winnfield, Louisiana, birthplace of Huey and Earl Long and their friend, O. K. Allen, reflects on the town's sense of history and its effect on her life.
louisiana • huey • earl • long • oscar allen
Carlos, Meet Frank. Frank, Meet Carlos. An Alliance is Formed
An alliance between Frank Costello and Carlos Marcello connects the norhtern and southern Mafia organizations.
huey long • frank costello • carlos marcello • charles luciano • fiorello laguardia
An alliance between Frank Costello and Carlos Marcello connects the norhtern and southern Mafia organizations.
huey long • frank costello • carlos marcello • charles luciano • fiorello laguardia
Education in Louisiana: 1877-1935
Because so many resources were put into the Civil War effort, all Louisiana institutions had to play catch up for the next several decades. The education system suffered immensely, but some improvements were made by 1935.
louisiana • history • education • huey long • colleges
Because so many resources were put into the Civil War effort, all Louisiana institutions had to play catch up for the next several decades. The education system suffered immensely, but some improvements were made by 1935.
louisiana • history • education • huey long • colleges
Governor Huey Pierce Long of Louisiana
Reminiscent of today's economic debates, Long hoped to use heavy spending to lift Louisiana's economy with progressive building projects and prioritized education.
huey p long • baton rouge • new deal • louisiana history • state capitol
Reminiscent of today's economic debates, Long hoped to use heavy spending to lift Louisiana's economy with progressive building projects and prioritized education.
huey p long • baton rouge • new deal • louisiana history • state capitol
Huey Long, 1893-1935
Mini biography of Huey Long, perhaps Louisiana's most legendary governor.
louisiana • history • huey long • populist • socialist
Mini biography of Huey Long, perhaps Louisiana's most legendary governor.
louisiana • history • huey long • populist • socialist
Corruption, Reform and Reaction: 1936-1950
During these years, Louisiana state government went back and forth between control by the "Longites" and reformers.
huey long • earl long • governor • louisiana • richard leche
During these years, Louisiana state government went back and forth between control by the "Longites" and reformers.
huey long • earl long • governor • louisiana • richard leche
An Old Fashioned Christmas at the Political History Museum
Visit the Louisiana Political History Museum for more than politics - gifts, local history and seasonal displays can be found there.
lousiana political history museum • winnfield • huey long • earl • jimmy fitzmorris
Visit the Louisiana Political History Museum for more than politics - gifts, local history and seasonal displays can be found there.
lousiana political history museum • winnfield • huey long • earl • jimmy fitzmorris
Corruption in American Cities: New Orleans
New Orleans has a colorful history weighed down by the cronyism and corruption that continues to be an integral part of the city as it was in the days of Huey Long.
new orleans • new orleans corruption 19th century • new orleans corruption 20th century • new orleans corruption 21st century • new orleans huey long
New Orleans has a colorful history weighed down by the cronyism and corruption that continues to be an integral part of the city as it was in the days of Huey Long.
new orleans • new orleans corruption 19th century • new orleans corruption 20th century • new orleans corruption 21st century • new orleans huey long
Cutting Down the Competition And the “Dutch” Shultz Problem
The Commission always kept its eyes open for potential threats of competition. Both Waxey Gordon and Dutch Shultz fell into this group, and the Commission, with the aid of the government, moved against both of them. The story of Shultz, his trials and his hot-headed use of violence is difficult to believe. The Dutchman let everyone on a merry chase until the Commission felt his actions had gone too far.
batista • huey long • kingfish • waxey gordon • thomas e. dewey
The Commission always kept its eyes open for potential threats of competition. Both Waxey Gordon and Dutch Shultz fell into this group, and the Commission, with the aid of the government, moved against both of them. The story of Shultz, his trials and his hot-headed use of violence is difficult to believe. The Dutchman let everyone on a merry chase until the Commission felt his actions had gone too far.
batista • huey long • kingfish • waxey gordon • thomas e. dewey
Education in Louisiana: 1935-1950
During this period four governors from poor parishes in North Louisiana made great contributions to improving education for all Louisianians. The famous WPA also made wonderful contributions to education in Louisiana.
louisiana • education • history • schools • parochial
During this period four governors from poor parishes in North Louisiana made great contributions to improving education for all Louisianians. The famous WPA also made wonderful contributions to education in Louisiana.
louisiana • education • history • schools • parochial
Governors Who Faced Impeachment
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich isn't the first governor to be impeached and face removal from office.
illinois governor rod blagojevich • impeachment • president bill clinton • louisiana governor huey long • new york governor william sulzer
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich isn't the first governor to be impeached and face removal from office.
illinois governor rod blagojevich • impeachment • president bill clinton • louisiana governor huey long • new york governor william sulzer
Sazerac Is New Orleans' Official Cocktail
Louisiana Legislature finally approved the Sazerac as New Orleans' official cocktail. It took 10 House and Senate votes to finally give the USA an official mixed drink.
sazerac new orleans' official cocktail • rye whiskey concoction • huey long favorite ramos gin fizz • new orleans legislators needed drink • conecuh ridge alabama official spirit
Louisiana Legislature finally approved the Sazerac as New Orleans' official cocktail. It took 10 House and Senate votes to finally give the USA an official mixed drink.
sazerac new orleans' official cocktail • rye whiskey concoction • huey long favorite ramos gin fizz • new orleans legislators needed drink • conecuh ridge alabama official spirit
Sazerac: The Official Cocktail?
Louisiana Legislature briefly considered making the Sazerac America's first official state cocktail. But the idea was rejected.
sazerac cocktail • ramos gin fizz • official cocktail • official peychaud bitters • sazerac company
Louisiana Legislature briefly considered making the Sazerac America's first official state cocktail. But the idea was rejected.
sazerac cocktail • ramos gin fizz • official cocktail • official peychaud bitters • sazerac company
All The King's Men
In the wake of the Sean Penn remake, the 1949 original is out on DVD
all the king's men • broderick crawford • robert rossen • academy awards • best picture
In the wake of the Sean Penn remake, the 1949 original is out on DVD
all the king's men • broderick crawford • robert rossen • academy awards • best picture
Former Governor Jimmie Davis Dies at 101
Davis' obituary, a brief biography, filmography, links and the words to his famous song, "You Are My Sunshine."
louisiana • history • governor james houston davis • jimmie • you are my sunshine
Davis' obituary, a brief biography, filmography, links and the words to his famous song, "You Are My Sunshine."
louisiana • history • governor james houston davis • jimmie • you are my sunshine
Jackie Earle Haley is Rorschach, Watchmen Movie
Rorschach (Watchmen), one of the most famous characters from Watchmen graphic novel, comes to life in performance of Jackie Earle Haley. Learn more about the actor!
jackie earle haley • rorschach watchmen • watchmen movie • watchmen graphic novel • earle haley
Rorschach (Watchmen), one of the most famous characters from Watchmen graphic novel, comes to life in performance of Jackie Earle Haley. Learn more about the actor!
jackie earle haley • rorschach watchmen • watchmen movie • watchmen graphic novel • earle haley
Louisiana's Top Hometowns: Winnfield and Monroe
Winnfield and Monroe, a small city in the north central and a big city in the northeast, are rated as Louisiana's top hometowns.
winnfield • louisiana • monroe • winn parish • ouachita
Winnfield and Monroe, a small city in the north central and a big city in the northeast, are rated as Louisiana's top hometowns.
winnfield • louisiana • monroe • winn parish • ouachita
New Orleans' Slow Hurricane Katrina Recovery
On the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the hard data showed that the New Orleans area is still struggling to recover from America's greatest natural disaster.
new orleans hurricane katrina recovery • flood protection improved • evacuees return • america's greatest natural disaster • st bernard parish population down
On the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the hard data showed that the New Orleans area is still struggling to recover from America's greatest natural disaster.
new orleans hurricane katrina recovery • flood protection improved • evacuees return • america's greatest natural disaster • st bernard parish population down
Oscar Winners from the Late 1940s
These 1940 Oscar winning films are strong examples of powerful filmmaking. All were well received in their day and are all still highly regarded even now.
oscar winner 1940s • academy awards best picture • 1940 oscar winning films • 1945 best picture • ray milland oscar
These 1940 Oscar winning films are strong examples of powerful filmmaking. All were well received in their day and are all still highly regarded even now.
oscar winner 1940s • academy awards best picture • 1940 oscar winning films • 1945 best picture • ray milland oscar
Governor Edwin Edwards: The First Three Terms
Information about former Governor Edwin Edwards is dominated by his recent conviction and sentencing. This article looks at the history of his first three administrations as governor of Louisiana.
governor edwin edwards • louisiana • oil • history • state constitution
Information about former Governor Edwin Edwards is dominated by his recent conviction and sentencing. This article looks at the history of his first three administrations as governor of Louisiana.
governor edwin edwards • louisiana • oil • history • state constitution
New Deal Opposition
Opposition to Roosevelt's New Deal came from many corners including the Republican Party, Socialists, Communists, prominent leaders and the Supreme Court.
opposition to the new deal • criticism of the new deal • fdr and the new deal critics • the new deal and the supreme court • unemployment and the new deal
Opposition to Roosevelt's New Deal came from many corners including the Republican Party, Socialists, Communists, prominent leaders and the Supreme Court.
opposition to the new deal • criticism of the new deal • fdr and the new deal critics • the new deal and the supreme court • unemployment and the new deal
ALMOST PRESIDENT: HUBERT HORATIO HUMPHREY, PART I
Hubert Humphrey worked his way through school, and came to national attention with his courageous support of civil rights in 1948. He is most remembered as Lyndon Johnson's loyal Vice President and the man who lost a close election to Richard Nixon in 1968. In this article, we examine the early career of this verbose Vice President.
president • vice president • humphrey • nixon • south dakota
Hubert Humphrey worked his way through school, and came to national attention with his courageous support of civil rights in 1948. He is most remembered as Lyndon Johnson's loyal Vice President and the man who lost a close election to Richard Nixon in 1968. In this article, we examine the early career of this verbose Vice President.
president • vice president • humphrey • nixon • south dakota
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
A review of the film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", the latest from the Bros. Coen.
o brother • coen • ethan coen • joel coen • george clooney
A review of the film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", the latest from the Bros. Coen.
o brother • coen • ethan coen • joel coen • george clooney
Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials
Each March, several thousand hog hunters, their families and just plain curious folk gather at the Winn Parish Fairgrounds for the Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials.
winn parish • earl long • louisiana • hog dog trials • baying
Each March, several thousand hog hunters, their families and just plain curious folk gather at the Winn Parish Fairgrounds for the Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials.
winn parish • earl long • louisiana • hog dog trials • baying
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