Huey Pierce Long Jr., nicknamed "The Kingfish", was an American politician who served as the 40th governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and as a United States senator from 1932 until his assassination in 1935. He was a left-wing populist member of the Democratic Party and rose to national prominence during the Great Depression for his vocal criticism of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal, which Long deemed insufficiently radical. As the political leader of Louisiana, he commanded wide networks of supporters and often took forceful action. A controversial figure, Long is celebrated as a populist champion of the poor or, in contrast, denounced as a fascistic demagogue.
Huey Long, American lawyer and politician, 40th Governor of Louisiana (born 1893)
On September 10, in the year 1935, Huey Long, American lawyer and politician, 40th Governor of Louisiana (born 1893). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of September 10, one of 439 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on September 10, 1935 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 19 August 2026.
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