The Louisiana Governors

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Louisiana Governors

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Author : Walter Greaves Cowan
language : en
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date : 2010-06-30

Louisiana Governors written by Walter Greaves Cowan and has been published by Univ. Press of Mississippi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-30 with History categories.

Walter Greaves Cowan and Jack B. McGuire, veteran authorities on the Louisiana political scene, trace the history of the state's leaders from the French and Spanish colonial eras to the present day. Using a variety of sources, including personal interviews with the recent governors, they describe unforgettable personalities. Such early figures as Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville and Jean Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville set the tone for later colonial governors. They had their troubles, fending off protesting Indians and other French and Spanish leaders vying for power. Following the Louisiana Purchase, American politics took control. The Whigs, Know Nothings, Republicans, and Democrats have all waxed and waned through times of slavery, secession, suffrage, and segregation. The early twentieth century saw the rise of Huey P. Long, who established himself as a virtual dictator. An assassin's bullet ended Long's life in 1935, but his followers managed to hold on to the governorship until 1940. In 1948 his brother, Earl Long, brought the family back into power. Over the years, two governors were impeached but were not removed from office, and two governors were jailed in federal prison. The experiences, decisions, and conflicts of Louisiana governors have reflected and influenced the history of the state, often in dramatic and fascinating ways.

The Louisiana Governors

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Author : Joseph G. Dawson III
language : en
Publisher: LSU Press
Release Date : 1990-02-01

The Louisiana Governors written by Joseph G. Dawson III and has been published by LSU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-02-01 with History categories.

The Louisiana Governors is a one-volume reference work on the diverse, frequently colorful leaders of Louisiana since the eighteenth century. From Iberville to Edwards, this biographical directory provides a comprehensive look into the lives of sixty-six men who have wielded their political power in molding the history of the state. Joseph G. Dawson’s introduction sets the stage for this knowledgeable look at Louisiana’s governors by examining the historical evolution of the governorship over the past three centuries. Dawson focuses not only on the evolution of the office but also on the dominant personalities who have served it and the ever changing constitutions that have guided it. For the first time, students of Louisiana history will have at their disposal a chronological compilation of scholarly essays on the lives of the men who have served at Louisiana’s chief executive. Providing first a short biographical sketch of the governor under consideration, each essay includes an analytical discussion of the governor’s administration and of his role in the state’s history. A bibliography pertaining to the governor and his era follows each essay. The Louisiana Governors describes in rich detail the influence of French and Spanish colonial governors on Louisiana’s leaders of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The rivalry that now exists between the chief executive and the legislature, as well as the factionalism that has surfaced in the political system, is directly rooted in the state’s colonial past. It has been said that Louisianians like their politicians like their food—hot and spicy. They have not been disappointed. From the Lemoyne brothers, Iberville and Bienville, of the French colonial era, to the Long brothers, Huey and Earl, of the twentieth century, Louisiana’s governors have attracted ardent loyalty and vigorous criticism simultaneously. They have been hailed by critics as dictators, political mavericks, puppets, and even rubber-stamp governors. But whether weak or powerful, charismatic or unimposing, these men have braved controversy and political turmoil to create a governorship steeped in tradition.

The Governors Of Louisiana

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Author : Miriam G. Reeves
language : en
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
Release Date : 2004

The Governors Of Louisiana written by Miriam G. Reeves and has been published by Pelican Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Governors categories.

Since Pierre le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville, first held the office, the governorship of Louisiana has been occupied by a succession of influential figures. First the French, then the Spanish, and finally the Americans presided over the affairs of the developing state. This diversity of cultures, reflected in the people who have occupied the state's highest office, remains one of the strengths of modern Louisiana. Many of Louisiana's governors were capable leaders whose constructive actions contributed to the development of the state. Theirs are the accomplishments that remain etched in the history of a progressive, diverse people. A few were men of uncommon skill, foresight, and determination. Their forceful leadership often transcended the boundaries of the state and influenced national and international affairs. However, not all governors were equal to the tasks that faced them, and little evidence has endured to inform us about their unsuccessful terms in office. The Governors of Louisiana presents concise biographical sketches and photographs of each of the Pelican State's governors, beginning with Pierre le Moyne in 1699. Twenty-nine of the photographs show the bronze bas-relief portraits of the governors that are cast on the elevator doors at the Capitol building in Baton Rouge. This updated edition includes Kathleen Blanco, the first woman elected to that office in Louisiana. The other volumes in this series, The Governors of Alabama (pb [F]), The Governors of Mississippi (pb [F]), The Governors of Tennessee: 2nd Edition (pb), and The Governors of Texas (pb [F]), are also available from Pelican.

Biographical Sketches Of Louisiana S Governors

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Author : Mrs. Eugene Soniat du Fossat
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1885

Biographical Sketches Of Louisiana S Governors written by Mrs. Eugene Soniat du Fossat and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1885 with Governors categories.

Message Of The Governor Of Louisiana

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Author : Louisiana. Governor (1864-1865 : Hahn)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1864

Message Of The Governor Of Louisiana written by Louisiana. Governor (1864-1865 : Hahn) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1864 with Governors categories.

An Early Look At The Louisiana Governor S Race

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Author : Susan E. Howell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995

An Early Look At The Louisiana Governor S Race written by Susan E. Howell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Elections categories.

Biographical Sketches Of Louis

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Author : Eugene Mrs Soniat Du Fossat
language : en
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Release Date : 2016-08-24

Biographical Sketches Of Louis written by Eugene Mrs Soniat Du Fossat and has been published by Wentworth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-24 with History categories.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Biographical Sketches Of Louisiana S Governors From D Iberville To Mcenery By A Louisianaise As A Contribution To The Exhibit Of Woman S Work In The Louisiana State Department At The World S Industrial And Cotton Centennial Exposition New Orleans L

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Author : Eugene Soniat Du Fossat
language : en
Publisher: Sagwan Press
Release Date : 2018-02-04

Biographical Sketches Of Louisiana S Governors From D Iberville To Mcenery By A Louisianaise As A Contribution To The Exhibit Of Woman S Work In The Louisiana State Department At The World S Industrial And Cotton Centennial Exposition New Orleans L written by Eugene Soniat Du Fossat and has been published by Sagwan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-04 with categories.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Who S In Charge

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Author : Basile J. Uddo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983

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Biographical Sketches Of Louisiana S Governors

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Author :
language : de
Publisher:
Release Date : 1919

Biographical Sketches Of Louisiana S Governors written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1919 with Congregational churches categories.