Earl Long

Earl Kemp Long (August 26, 1895 – September 5, 1960) was an American politician and three-time Governor of Louisiana.

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August 26 - 1895 - September 5 - 1960 - American - Governor - Louisiana

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Earl K. Long was born in Winnfield, Louisiana. He was the younger brother of Huey Long, who preceded him into politics.

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Winnfield, Louisiana - Huey Long

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Earl Long was elected lieutenant governor in 1936, and first served as governor from 1939 to 1940, rising to that office after Governor Richard Leche resigned. Long failed to win reelection in 1940. Long was elected governor and served from 1948 to 1952 and from 1956 to 1960.

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1936 - 1939 - 1940 - Richard Leche - 1948 - 1952 - 1956 - 1960

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He was a colorful character, often known as "Uncle Earl". Beneath his public persona as a simple, plain-spoken rural Louisianan of little education was an astute political mind of considerable intelligence.

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While not attempting to dismantle the Jim Crow laws of his state, he was notable for easing the governmental indignities placed on African-Americans and allowing many of them to vote.

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Jim Crow - African-Americans - Vote

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