Huey Long

Huey Pierce Long (August 30, 1893 – September 10, 1935), known as "The Kingfish," was an American politician of the Democratic Party; he was governor of Louisiana (1928–1932), Senator (1932–1935) and a presidential hopeful before his assassination. He was a populist whose controversial governing style brought allegations of dictatorial tendencies quite unprecedented in modern American politics.

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August 30 - 1893 - September 10 - 1935 - American politician - Democratic Party - Governor of Louisiana - 1928 - 1932 - Senator - Presidential - Assassination - Populist - Dictator

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