Huey Pierce Long: An Extraordinary Man in Extraordinary Times

Hausarbeit , 2008 , 15 Seiten , Note: 1,0 (A)

Geschichte - Amerika

A real conflict developed between Huey p. Long and Franklin D. Roosevelt to the point when Roosevelt recognized: “He [Huey Long] is one of the two most dangerous men in the country.” And he reasoned that “We must tame these fellows [Long and his political allies] and make them useful to us.” At this moment a secret poll had already shown that 11 percent of the people preferred Kingfish to Roosevelt or a republican and Long had become a serious power for an election. Nobody can know how the relationship between both would have developed without the assassination and if Huey Long could have changed his mind according the New Deal, if Roosevelt had offered him a position on the national level in exchange. But apparently a lot of Long’s opposition to Roosevelt’s bills came from his interests in gaining power. He tried to establish his own Share Our Wealth program not only for Louisiana, but for the whole country. It seems that both reasons come together: Huey Long selected those New Deal bills that he considered useful from the others. Later the conflict with president Roosevelt became increasingly important to his policy.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Introduction - Extraordinary Times
• A Visionary and his Self-Perception
• An Historical Perspective
  • The Benefactor
  • The Dictator
• Conclusion - Extraordinary Men
• Prospects - Prophecy without Fulfilling
• Sources
  • Primary Sources
  • Secondary Sources

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This term paper examines the life and political career of Huey Pierce Long, a populist leader who rose to prominence during the Great Depression. The paper aims to analyze Long's political strategies, his vision for social reform, and his impact on Louisiana and American politics. It explores the complex and often contradictory aspects of Long's personality and legacy, examining his role as both a champion of the poor and a ruthless politician.

• Huey Long's political rise and his populist appeal during the Great Depression
• Long's "Share Our Wealth" program and its impact on American politics
• The controversial aspects of Long's political career, including his use of power and his relationship with the federal government
• Long's legacy and his enduring influence on American politics
• The historical context of Long's career and his place in the broader narrative of American populism

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The introduction sets the stage for the paper by highlighting the historical context of Long's rise to power. It discusses the economic and social conditions of the Great Depression and the emergence of populist leaders in the United States. The chapter also introduces Long's political career and his early successes in Louisiana.

The second chapter delves into Long's self-perception and his vision for social reform. It examines his autobiography, "Every Man a King," and analyzes his views on poverty, inequality, and the role of government. The chapter also explores Long's political strategies and his use of populist rhetoric to appeal to the masses.

The third chapter provides a more detailed historical perspective on Long's career. It examines his achievements as governor of Louisiana, including his efforts to improve infrastructure, education, and public health. The chapter also explores the controversial aspects of Long's governorship, including his use of power and his clashes with the federal government.

Schlüsselwörter

The keywords and focus themes of the text include Huey Pierce Long, populism, the Great Depression, social reform, Louisiana politics, American history, political strategy, and the "Share Our Wealth" program. The paper examines Long's rise to power, his political ideology, and his impact on American politics, exploring the complex and often contradictory aspects of his personality and legacy.

• Veranstaltung: The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Years
• Note: 1,0 (A)
• Autor: Bakkalaureus Artium Steve Nowak (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2008
• Seiten: 15
• Katalognummer: V128617
• ISBN (eBook): 9783640350933
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: huey long, great depression, weltwirtschaftskrise, populismus, usa, roosevelt, new deal, huey p. long