Long, Huey Pierce
Syllabification: (Long, Huey Pierce)
Pronunciation: /lôNG/
Entry from US Dictionary
Definition of Long, Huey Pierce
- (1893–1935) US politician; known as the Kingfish. A Democrat, he served as governor of Louisiana 1928–31 and as a US senator 1932–35 and was known as a dictatorial demagogue with politically radical ideas, most notably his “Share the Wealth” program. Not long after he announced his plans to run for the US presidency, he was assassinated.