Huey Long
American politician and Governor of Louisiana
Born
August 30th, 1893
132 years ago
Died
September 10th, 1935
90 years ago — 42 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Implemented the 'Share Our Wealth' program
Served as Louisiana's Governor from 1928 to 1932
Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1931
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