He became a fan of [[Huey Long|Huey P. Long]]. He was not mesmerized by him, but [thought Long] ...would find a way to help poor people like him to get a break in life. As governor of Louisiana, Long had blacktopped the roads, made education more accessible to the poor, and brought Louisiana into the 20th century. Elected to the [[U.S. Senate]], he had big plans for the entire nation. President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] had great concerns of Huey's popularity... [Long's] message was resonating with depression-plaqued people across the country. Some people, to this day, believe FDR arranged Long's [[assassination]]. ...<br> | He became a fan of [[Huey Long|Huey P. Long]]. He was not mesmerized by him, but [thought Long] ...would find a way to help poor people like him to get a break in life. As governor of Louisiana, Long had blacktopped the roads, made education more accessible to the poor, and brought Louisiana into the 20th century. Elected to the [[U.S. Senate]], he had big plans for the entire nation. President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] had great concerns of Huey's popularity... [Long's] message was resonating with depression-plaqued people across the country. Some people, to this day, believe FDR arranged Long's [[assassination]]. ...<br> |