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Louisiana Social Studies: Huey P. Long

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Huey Pierce Long (1893 - 1935). Includes information about his proposed "Share the Wealth" program, a timeline of his life, and an account of his assassination.
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Social Security Administration

Social Security Online: Brief History of Huey Long

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biographical introduction to Long's life but does include links to excerpts from Long's first and second autobiography, and his speech on "Share the Wealth" given in the Senate.
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History Matters: "Share the Wealth": Huey Long Talks to the Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
A radio address from April 1935 where U.S. Senator Huey Long criticizes Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal. As an alternative, he outlines his proposed "Share the Wealth" program, where wealth would be redistributed to give everyone a more...