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'''John Holmes Overton, Sr.''' (September 17, 1875 – May 14, 1948) was a [[Democrat]] and attorney from [[Louisiana]] who was the state's U.S. senator from the early 1930s until his death in 1948. He previously represented the 8th congressional district in the [[United States House of Representatives]] for one term.
'''John Holmes Overton, Sr.''' (September 17, 1875 – May 14, 1948) was a [[Democrat]] and attorney from [[Louisiana]] who was the state's U.S. senator from the early 1930s until his death in 1948. He previously represented the 8th congressional district in the [[United States House of Representatives]] for one term.
==Political career==
An ally of [[Huey Long]], Overton served as an attorney to "the Kingfish" when impeachment was filed against Gov. Long in 1929.<ref name=knoxvillefocus>design (May 1, 2016). [https://knoxfocus.com/archives/this-weeks-focus/huey-longs-lawyer-senator-john-overton-of-louisiana/ Huey Long’s Lawyer: Senator John Overton of Louisiana]. ''The Knoxville Focus''. Retrieved July 23, 2021.</ref> This alliance would prove crucial in propelling Overton's election to the U.S. Senate three years later.
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