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Huey Long was born on August 30, 1893 and died on September 10, 1935. He was a Democrat and an American politician. Also, he was the governor of Louisiana and a member of the U.S. Senate. Additionally, he tried to run for president. Long bribed and blackmailed his way into political power. In 1934, he proposed his “Share the Wealth Program.” This was motivated by the quote “Every Man a King” and was a new program for redistributing wealth. People’s personal fortunes were $50 million each through federal tax and the resulting revenue goes to the homeless and people in poverty. It also guaranteed people a home, a car, and a job. He spoke to national radio audiences. He also advocated federal spending on public works, schools and colleges, and old age pensions. In 1935, he got assassinated.

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