The Unknown Long

George S. Long of Louisiana

By Ray Hill

One of the most enduring of all political dynasties is that founded by Huey Pierce Long, Louisiana’s “Kingfish.” Even those who barely know anything about politics and history are oftentimes familiar with the flamboyant Huey Long, who was assassinated in 1935. Huey P. Long was governor of Louisiana and represented the Pelican State in the United States Senate until his death. Long’s widow, Rose, was briefly a member of the United States Senate by virtue of an appointment by Governor O. K. Allen. Their son, Russell, was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1948 at age thirty and remained in office until his retirement in 1987. Various Long relatives and cousins served in a number of offices. The most famous of Huey’s brothers was Earl K.

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