Earl K. Long

The topic Earl K. Long is discussed in the following articles:

association with Huey Long

  • TITLE: Huey Long (American politician)
    Long was at the height of his power when assassinated by Carl Austin Weiss, the son of a man whom he had vilified. The Long political dynasty was carried on by his brother, Earl K. Long, who served as governor (1939–40, 1948–52, 1956–60), and his son, Russell B. Long, who served in the U.S. Senate from 1948 to 1987.

influence on Louisiana

  • TITLE: Louisiana (state, United States)
    SECTION: Louisiana since c. 1900
    ...and the emerging working class, Long’s administration raised welfare benefits and educational services and built many new bridges, roads, and hospitals. Long’s political allies and his brother, Earl K. Long (elected governor in 1948 and 1956), perpetuated his liberal spending policies, and his legacy of public benefits financed by increased taxation has continued to some extent to the...