Earl Kemp Long was an American

United States

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 politician and the 45th Governor of Louisiana

Louisiana

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 for three non-consecutive terms. Long termed himself the "last of the red hot poppas" of politics, referring to his stump-speaking skills. He served from 1939–1940, 1948–1952, and 1956–1960.

He was also lieutenant governor

Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana

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, having served from 1936–1939, but he failed in three other bids to be elected lieutenant governor.