He won by huge numbers in 1928 and, now embracing the nickname the kingfish, immediately made good on. During the great depression, wealth inequality was at an alltime high in america, and the majority of the people were feeling it. Huey long 18931935 was one of the most extraordinary american politicians, simultaneously cursed as a dictator and applauded as a benefactor of the. Im for the poor man all poor men, black and white, they all gotta have a chance. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Huey long, a longtime proponent of wealth redistribution in his own state, took this platform to a national scale in a radio address aimed at building support for his movement and getting his name out there for a run at the. Longs message struck a chord with a public desperate for relief. I recommend his debut book highly and cant wait to discuss it with his many fans. Calling himself the friend of the working man, long s brief but turbulent rise through american politics is unmatched by anyone in the 20th century.
He was the leader who gave the pelican state roads, bridges and free textbooks for school children, dragging louisiana kicking and screaming into the twentieth century. Long author long, huey p formatbinding hardcover book condition used good quantity available 1 edition first edition binding hardcover publisher national book co. An outspoken populist, long is best known for his share our wealth program, and its motto every man a king, that proposes new wealth redistribution measures aimed at revitalizing the working class in america. Huey long of louisiana, an early supporter of the president, had become dissatisfied with roosevelts policies. Written on banners used in the 1928 gubernatorial election. The fascinating and enlightening story of huey longs life as only he could tell it. Longs sharethewealth program every man a king was tempting to a depressionshocked public. Huey pierce long, 18931935, american political leader, b. Long laid out his plan to redistribute the nations wealth. The fascinating and enlightening story of huey long s life as only he could tell it.
When it came to huey long, who called himself kingfish, there was no middle ground new york times. Apr 01, 2016 see an original copy of huey long s book entitled every man a king at the baton rouge room archive located on the second floor at the main library on goodwood blvd, baton rouge. As governor, he sponsored many reforms that endeared him to the rural poor. Originally a farm boy, he was an extremely successful traveling salesman before studying law at tulane univ. Long, follows the politician over much of his short adult life. Huey long, a longtime proponent of wealth redistribution in his own state, took this platform to a national scale in a radio address aimed at building support for his movement and getting his name out there for a run at the presidency. A book auctioneer, with a large collection of books of all kinds and descriptions, came to winnfield. With the slogan every man a king, long ran for governor again four years later. His second book, my first days in the white house, was published posthumously. Long of louisiana championed an aggressive program of public spending and wealth redistribution. Huey pierce long huey long 18931935 was one of the most extraordinary american politicians, simultaneously cursed as a dictator and applauded as a benefactor of the masses. Harry williams was awarded the 1970 pulitzer prize in biography for huey long, an enormous and largely sympathetic rendering of the man.
Every man a king, the autobiography of former louisiana governor, huey p. Williams famed biographer of long every man a king by huey p. Long, every man a king and share our wealth 1934 amid the economic indignities of the great depression, huey p. By april 1935, his senate office received an average of 60,000 letters a week. Apr 16, 2006 harry williams was awarded the 1970 pulitzer prize in biography for huey long, an enormous and largely sympathetic rendering of the man. It follows the full text transcript of huey long s radio address every man a king, broadcast by nbc february 23, 1934. Very good with spine faded, discolored at the joints and worn at the ends. Every man a king louisiana anthology podcast, huey long discussion, part 1.
A nominal democrat, huey long was a radical populist, of a sort we are unfamiliar with in. A short, colorful history of american populists in new york journal of books. This speech was truly moving especially since the era was during the great depression. A product of the poor north louisiana hills, he was elected governor of louisiana in 1928, and proceeded to. Huey long was governor of louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and was elected to the u. A democrat, he was an outspoken populist who denounced the rich and the banks and called for share the wealth. Every man a king, by huey long 1606 words 7 pages the author of this document, huey long, hoped to inform readers, mainly american voters, of the cause of the great depression and his solutions for fixing the economy, as well as the individual lives of americans. Long wrote in his 1933 autobiography, every man a king if the loyalty of a wife and children could have elevated. Huey long 18931935 was one of the most extraordinary american p. It follows the full text transcript of huey long s radio address every man a k ing, broadcast by nbc february 23, 1934. Blanches birthday party has been ruined by mitch not showing up and stanley is strutting his ego around at the evenings end, hurling plates onto the floor as he yells at stella and blanche. Calling himself the friend of the working man, longs brief but turbulent rise through american politics is unmatched by anyone in the 20th century. Now, my friends, if you were off on an island where there were 100 lunches, you could not let.
Sep, 2010 huey long speaks passionately about income inequality and the wealthy in the united states. Every man a king is a gallop through americas populist history that helps everything make a lot more sense. Wealth inequality was at an unsurpassed high in america, and the majority of the people were in the position of struggle and famine. It proposed new wealth redistribution measures in the form of a net asset tax on corporations and individuals to curb the poverty and homelessness endemic nationwide during the great depression. The following speech was a proposal for the share the wealth program, which was meant to target the problems that arose from the wage gap and prop up the. Huey longs programs share our wealth, share the wealth. If you do, one man can own all of the wealth that they united states has in it. August 30, 1893 september 10, 1935, nicknamed the kingfish, was an american politician who served as the 40th governor of louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and was a member of the united states senate from 1932 until his. Long february 23, 1934 added to the national registry. Since then, numerous books have appeared comparing long. Long is best known for his share our wealth program, created in 1934 under the motto every man a king. Every man a king, by huey long 1606 words bartleby. A nominal democrat, huey long was a radical populist, of a sort we are unfamiliar with in our day. Every man a king huey pierce long played by spencer leger duration.
To build grassroots support for his program, long announced the formation of the share our wealth society with the slogan every man a king, and he encouraged the public to write to him to learn more. These included a free textbook program for schoolchildren, an idea advanced by john sparks patton, the. Share our wealth was a movement that began in february 1934, during the great depression, by huey long, a governor and later united states senator from louisiana. A consummate political animal, he innately understood how radio could spread his message of social protest. Louisiana anthology podcast, huey long discussion, part 2. Elishah abainza 25 november 2017 comm 111 every man a king the speech i chose to analyze is every man a king by huey p. Sell or auction a huey long every man a king signed first. Synopsis huey long 18931935 was one of the most extraordinary american politicians, simultaneously cursed as a dictator and applauded as a benefactor of the masses. Long enrolled at tulane university law school in new orleans in the fall of 1914. Initially known as the long plan, the name share our wealth plan stuck when it was used in that famous radio broadcast in 1934.
He delivered the following speech during the great depression, a worldwide economic collapse that created a large wealth gap between the rich and poor. Long was known for his political slogan every man a king, which is also the title of his 1933 autobiography and the catchphrase of his share our wealth proposal during the great depression. A private poll in the spring of 1935 indicated that if long could unite the various. See all books authored by huey long, including every man a king. Long, a man that was both lauded by the people of louisiana and detested by large corporations such as the standard oil company, recounts in this book some of his greatest feats on his mission to improve the quality of life for millions of. Published on apr 1, 2016 see an original copy of huey longs book entitled every man a king at the baton rouge room archive located on the second floor at the main library on goodwood blvd, baton. Every man a king huey long was governor of louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and was elected to the u. Long s first autobiography, every man a king, was published in 1933 and priced to be affordable by poor americans. In this scarce first edition of his autobiography, every man a king, long boldly tells his own story to counter the garbled accounts of my career. Huey long s note written on banners used in the 1928 gubernatorial election, as quoted in hugh davis graham huey long p. Long has been depicted in a host of books and films. The rhetorical analysis of every man a king 1123 words.
Overton, our keynote orator, described the opposition conclave as a rump convention, wherein the dukes, earls and lords of the states politics had gathered to witness the heralded birth of a new crown prince to preside over the destinies of the commonwealth. Not one of the many pieces of legislation proposed by long passed in his three years in the senate. Long 1996, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. Long every man a king 1 february 23, 1934 radio address it is necessary to scale down the big fortunes is that a right of life, when the young chil dren of this country are being reared into a sphere which is more owned by 12 men than it is by 120 million people. Sep 12, 2018 huey long, former governor and senator from louisiana, who gave the speech in 1934 with the title borrowed from bryan that in turn gave mr. During the era of the great depression, governor huey pierce long was a largerthanlife politician who gained national attention as louisianas kingfish a nickname he gave himself. America has lived through some very dangerous times in its past. Long wrote in his 1933 autobiography, every man a king if the loyalty of a wife and children could have elevated anyone in public life, i had that for complete success. August 30, 1893 september 10, 1935, nicknamed the kingfish, was. Commonlit every man a king free reading passages and. Long, every man a king and share our wealth 1934 every man a king we have a marvelous love for this government of ours. Long, and my first days in the white house, and more on. A product of the poor north louisiana hills, he was elected governor of louisiana in 1928, and proceeded to subjugate the powerful state political hierarchy after narrowly defeating an impeachment attempt.
Every man a king by huey long, 9780306806957, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. They gotta have a home, a job, and a decent education for their children. For the album by james reyne, see every man a king album. Huey long 18931935 was one of the most extraordinary american politicians, simultaneously cursed as a dictator and applauded as a benefactor of the masses. Huey long every man a king 1996da capo press5 12 x 8348 pagessoftcover book with photossigned by huey long. Is that a right of life, when the young children of this country are being reared into a sphere which is more owned by 12 men than it is by 120 million people. To others he was a dictatorinwaiting, described by mencken as a backwoods mussolini when it came to huey long, who called himself kingfish, there was no middle ground new york times. One such failed bill was the seed for the famed share our wealth plan that his every man a king speech was about. Huey long, nicknamed the kingfish, is an american politician, serving as a senator from the state of louisiana, and is leader of the populist america first union party.
In this scarce first edition of his autobiography, every man a king, long boldly tells his own story to counter the garbled accounts of my. Sep 17, 2018 every man a king makes one thing absolutely clear. Huey long every man a king signed first edition from 1933 long s populist manifesto huey pierce long jr. Huey pierce long 18931935 was the governor of louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and a senator from that state from 1932 to 1935. In it he describes his presidential ambitions for 1936. This is a primary source on huey long s life, as told from his own perspective. Every man a king is a song cowritten by louisianas governor and united states senator huey pierce long jr.
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