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Earl Kemp Long

Earl Long
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Earl Kemp Long
45th Governor of Louisiana
In office
June 26, 1939 – May 14, 1940
Lieutenant Coleman Lindsey
Preceded by Richard W. Leche
Succeeded by Sam H. Jones
In office
May 11, 1948 – May 13, 1952
Lieutenant William J. "Bill" Dodd
Preceded by Jimmie H. Davis
Succeeded by Robert F. Kennon
In office
May 8, 1956 – May 10, 1960
Lieutenant Lether Frazar
Preceded by Robert F. Kennon
Succeeded by Jimmie H. Davis
38th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana
In office
May 12, 1936 – June 26, 1939
Governor Richard W. Leche
Preceded by James A. Noe
Succeeded by Coleman Lindsey
Personal details
Born Earl Kemp Long
August 26, 1895 (1895-08-26)
Winnfield, Winn Parish
Louisiana, U.S.
Died September 5, 1960 (1960-09-06) (aged 65)
Alexandria, Rapides Parish
Louisiana
Resting place Earl K. Long Memorial Park in Winnfield, Louisiana
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Blanche Revere Long
Relations

Huey Pierce Long, Jr. (brother)
George S. Long (brother)
Russell B. Long (nephew)

John S. Hunt, III (nephew)
Children None
Religion Southern Baptist

Huey Pierce Long, Jr. (brother)
George S. Long (brother)
Russell B. Long (nephew)

Earl Kemp Long (August 26, 1895 – September 5, 1960) was an American politician and the 45th Governor of Louisiana, serving three non-consecutive terms. Long, known as “Uncle Earl,” connected with voters through his folksy demeanor and colorful oratory. He departed from other southern politicians of his time by promoting a progressive agenda, including expanding school lunch programs, teacher pay, public works projects, and minority voting rights.

His sometimes erratic behavior – including a liaison with New Orleans stripper Blaze Starr – appeared to be of minimal consequence to his electoral success. Long served as governor from 1939 to 1940, 1948 to 1952, and 1956 to 1960. He was nominated in the summer of 1960 to the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's 8th congressional district, since disbanded because of demographic changes, but he died before he could take office.

He was also elected as lieutenant governor and served from 1936 to 1939. Trying to keep a close hand in state government, Long failed in three other bids to be elected lieutenant governor, 1932, 1944, and 1959.

Long was born in Winnfield, the seat of government of Winn Parish, in north central Louisiana to Huey Pierce Long, Sr. (1852–1937) and the former Caledonia Palestine Tyson (1860–1913), a native of neighboring Grant Parish. He was the younger brother of U.S. Representative George Shannon "Doc" Long and Governor and U.S. Senator Huey Pierce Long, Jr.


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