| Birth: | Aug. 26, 1895
Winnfield
Winn Parish
Louisiana, USA | | Death: | Sep. 5, 1960
Alexandria
Rapides Parish
Louisiana, USA | 
Brother of famed politician Huey Long. A lawyer, he was given a state office when his brother became governor. He ran for lieutenant governor in 1931 without Huey Long's support and lost. Later, the two were reconciled. In 1936, he was elected lieutenant governor and served (1939–40) as governor, after his predecessor resigned. Although defeated for reelection in 1940, he twice again served as governor of Louisiana (1948–52, 1956–60). From 1935 to 1960, he was a leader in the “Long machine” created by his brother, which dominated Louisiana politics after 1928. His last administration was marred by personal troubles, which at one point caused him to be committed to a mental hospital. Running unopposed as the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1960, he died before the general election took place. (bio by: Clay Homister)
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Parents:
Huey Pierce Long (1852 - 1937)
Caledonia Tison Long (1860 - 1913)
Spouse:
Blanche Beulah Revere Long (1902 - 1998)*
*Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for Earl Long | | | Burial:
Earl K. Long Memorial Park
Winnfield
Winn Parish
Louisiana, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Clay Homister
Record added: Dec 04, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6986882 |
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They'll Never Be Another Uncle Earl Who Was The Champion Of The People Of Louisiana. God Bless And Rest Your Soul Uncle Earl. Your Absence Will always Be Felt With Much Sadness And Longing.
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Joshua Johnson
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