Скачать или смотреть US Leader Enc: 1928-1932 LA Governor - Huey Pierce Long Jr.

Today's encyclopedia entry is Huey Pierce Long Jr. Born in 1893 in Winnfield, Louisiana, he grew up amid poverty and the populist traditions of northern Louisiana. Long was affiliated with the Democratic Party. He served as the 40th Governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932, building early support on the Public Service Commission by targeting corporate power. As governor, he made free textbooks and expanded public works—including a new State Capitol—hallmarks of his administration. Supporters point to his dramatic improvements in infrastructure and education for the poor, while critics argue his concentration of power led to corruption and authoritarian practices. Long’s legacy endures through tangible modernization of Louisiana and lasting influence on populist politics nationwide; after resigning as governor, he became a U.S. senator but was assassinated in 1935. Should governors use sweeping executive powers to enact rapid reforms, or emphasize institutional checks and broader consensus-building? I'm confused. Please tell me what's right.#HueyPierceLongJr