Huey P. Long

Huey P. Long was a left-wing populist politician who served as the 40th governor of Louisiana and as a United States senator before his assassination in 1935.

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Profession :

Political Figure

Birthday :

August 30, 1893

Star Sign :

Virgo

Death Date:

September 10, 1935

Age :

42

Birthplace :

Winnfield, Louisiana

Huey P. Long, also known as “The Kingfish,” was a charismatic left-wing populist politician who served as the 40th governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and as a U.S. Senator from 1932 until his assassination in 1935. He gained national prominence during the Great Depression for his vocal criticism of economic inequality and his “Share Our Wealth” program, which aimed to redistribute wealth and combat poverty. Long implemented successful social programs, including free textbooks for schoolchildren and improved infrastructure. He also established the Louisiana State University School of Medicine and oversaw the construction of the Louisiana State Capitol building. Long’s autobiography, “Every Man a King,” and his pen name as a poet, “The Kingfish,” reflect his populist views on politics and government. He was portrayed by actor John Goodman in the film “The Life and Times of Huey Long.”