(Encyclopedia) Long, Huey Pierce, 1893–1935, American political leader, b. Winnfield, La.; brother of Earl Long. Originally a farm boy, he was an extremely successful traveling salesman before…
Senate Years of Service: 1932-1935Party: DemocratLONG, Huey Pierce, (husband of Rose McConnell Long, father of Russell B. Long, brother of George S. Long, and cousin of Speedy P. Long), a…
Senate Years of Service: 1936-1937Party: DemocratLONG, Rose McConnell, (wife of Huey Pierce Long, mother of Russell B. Long, sister-in-law of George S. Long, and cousin of Gillis W. Long), a…
(Encyclopedia) Long, Earl Kemp, 1895–1960, American political figure, b. Winnfield, La.; brother of Huey Long. A lawyer, he was given a state office when his brother became governor. He ran for…
Black activist Born: 1942Birthplace: Monroe, La. Newton, with Bobby Seale, founded the Black Panther Party for Self Defense. Illiterate when he graduated from high school, Newton taught himself how…
LONG, Speedy Oteria, (cousin of Huey Pierce Long and Gillis William Long), a Representative from Louisiana; born in Tullos, La Salle Parish, La., June 16, 1928; attended the public schools of…
LONG, George Shannon, (brother of Huey Pierce Long, brother-in-law of Rose McConnell Long, cousin of George S., and uncle of Russell Billiu Long), a Representative from Louisiana; born in…
LONG, Gillis William, (husband of Catherine Long, cousin of Huey Pierce Long, Rose McConnell Long, Russell Billiu Long, George Shannon Long, and Speedy Oteria Long), a Representative from…
Senate Years of Service: 1948-1987Party: DemocratLONG, Russell Billiu, (son of Huey Pierce Long and Rose McConnell Long, cousin of Gillis W., and nephew of George S. Long), a Senator from…
