Earl Long
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Earl Kemp Long was an American politician who served as the 45th governor of Louisiana on three occasions. A member of the Democratic Party, he held the same position that his brother, Huey Long, held
Governor Earl Long
The Earl K. Long Gymnasium at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Long's gubernatorial portrait
Grave of Earl Kemp Long in Winnfield, Louisiana
Jimmie Davis
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James Houston Davis was an American singer, songwriter, and Democratic Party politician. After achieving fame for releasing both sacred and country songs, Davis served as the 47th governor of Louisian
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…party balloting for the second position in state government, but he lost the runoff to J. Emile Verret of New Iberia, the choice of incoming Governor Jimmie Davis. His previous elected position was as a member and president of the Iberia Parish School Board. Had Lewis Morgan not entered the second primary against…
Davis in 1962
Davis homestead in Jackson Parish
Davis was posthumously inducted in 2003 into the Delta Music Museum Hall of Fame in Ferriday, Louisiana
Cork oak tree planted and dedicated by Davis