Huey Long

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According to T. Harry William's biography of Long, the "Kingfish" moniker was supposed to have come from one of his cronies, who dubbed Long the Kingfish after a character in the popular radio show "Amos 'n' Andy.' Some stories claim Long gave himself that nickname. "Whatever its origin, the name tickled Huey," Williams wrote. "He liked its connotation of homespun majesty and frequently applied it to himself. He used it most often when calling someone on the phone. 'This is the Kingfish,' he would say. In Louisiana, no further identification was needed."

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Great drill down, thanks for posting!

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Most politicians have a down, or dark side to them. Huey Long wasn't different in that respect. However, as Governor, he kept the majority of the promises he made to Louisiana's voters. He promised roads, bridges, schools, free textbooks, and hospitals for the poor. Say what you want, he gave them what they wanted!!!

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Every Man a King was appropriated by Huey FROM W.J.Bryan who used it in the 1890's.

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Just adding to this: Bryan ran for president in 1896, 1900, and 1908, Long was born in 1893, and ran for governor in 1924, so Long got it from Bryan, NOT the other way around.

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