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Speedy Long
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Speedy Oteria Long (June 16, 1928 – October 5, 2006) was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's 8th congressional district from January 3, 1965, until January 3, 1973. He was a member of the Long family, a cousin of Huey Long, Earl K. Long, Russell Long, and Gillis William Long.[1][2]
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 8th district, Preceded by ...
Speedy Long | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 8th district | |
In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1973 | |
Preceded by | Gillis William Long |
Succeeded by | Gillis William Long |
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Born | Speedy Oteria Long (1928-06-16)June 16, 1928 Tullos, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | October 5, 2006(2006-10-05) (aged 78) Jena, Louisiana, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Relatives | Long family |
Education | Louisiana State University (JD) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1946–1948; 1951–1952 |
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