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Louisiana's Huey Long rose to Governor and Senator on a platform of social reform.

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Long was a powerful politician who served as governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932.

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Huey Long showed ambition from a young age.

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Huey Long served as governor and senator simultaneously, wielding a great amount of power.

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Arthur Schelsinger Jr. discusses Long's passion for power.

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Senator Russel Long talks about his father's populism.