Government, Politics & Law
Longism
“Longism” refers to both the political machine and the radical populist doctrine established by Huey Long in Louisiana in 1928.
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8.12 h. Longism
The term “Longism” refers to both the political machine and the radical populist doctrine established by Huey P. Long Jr. from the time he was elected governor in 1928 until about 1960.
History
New Deal in Louisiana
Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal brought jobs and resources to Louisiana during the Great Depression.
8.13 e. New Deal in Louisiana
The effectiveness of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal program in Louisiana was undercut by conflict with US Senator Huey P. Long.
Government, Politics & Law
Richard W. Leche
In 1936 Richard Leche won the battle to succeed Huey P. Long as governor of Louisiana and leader of the Long faction.
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