Earl Kemp Long
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Earl Kemp Long
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| 45th Governor of Louisiana | |
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In office June 26, 1939 – May 14, 1940 |
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| Lieutenant | Coleman Lindsey |
| Preceded by | Richard W. Leche |
| Succeeded by | Sam H. Jones |
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In office May 11, 1948 – May 13, 1952 |
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| Lieutenant | William J. "Bill" Dodd |
| Preceded by | Jimmie H. Davis |
| Succeeded by | Robert F. Kennon |
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In office May 8, 1956 – May 10, 1960 |
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| Lieutenant | Lether Frazar |
| Preceded by | Robert F. Kennon |
| Succeeded by | Jimmie H. Davis |
| 38th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | |
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In office May 12, 1936 – June 26, 1939 |
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| Governor | Richard W. Leche |
| Preceded by | James A. Noe |
| Succeeded by | Coleman Lindsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Earl Kemp Long August 26, 1895 Winnfield, Winn Parish Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died |
September 5, 1960 (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) |
| 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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