Huey Long
Huey Long
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 member of the United States Senate from 1932 until his assassination in 1935. A Democrat, he was an outspoken populist who denounced the rich and the banks, and called for "Share our Wealth." As the political boss of the state he commanded wide networks of supporters and was willing to take forceful action. He...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth30 August 1893
CityWinnfield, LA
CountryUnited States of America
If Fascism comes to America it would be on a program of Americanism.
Basically, all of our revenue sources are gone, ... I can't think of one that wasn't wiped out.
don't be a fool, son. We didn't even have a horse.
Every man a king, but no one wears a crown.
I wonder why he shot me ?
For the present you can just call me the Kingfish.
It ain't enough to get the breaks. You gotta know how to use 'em.
God, don't let me die. I have so much left to do.
The Bible's the greatest book ever written. But I sure don't need anybody I can buy for six bits and a chew of tobacco to explain it to me.
The time has come for all good men to rise above principle.
I would never rob your cradles to feed the dogs of war
You are giving a little man a biscuit to eat, and you put a barrel of flour more taxes on top of his head to carry.
I do not want the voice of the people shut out.
Every man a king - that's my slogan.