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Huey Long's Shadow Still Falls Across Louisiana
AP profile of Huey P. Long's enduring influence in Louisiana politics. The piece traces Long's rise from a small town salesman to governor and U.S. senator, his autocratic rule, clashes with rivals including Gov. Earl K. Long, and the lasting partisan divide he created, shaping state politics for decades.
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