Huey Long

Long's Passion for Power

Arthur Schelsinger Jr. discusses Long's passion for power.

Long's Passion for Power

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    Huey Long

    S1 E1 - 1h 28m

    He was a populist hero and a corrupt demagogue, hailed as a champion of the poor and reviled as a dictator. Louisiana’s Huey Long built his remarkable career as governor and U.S. Senator on a platform of social reform and justice, all the while employing graft and corruption to get what he wanted.

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