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Huey Long and the Rise of American Authoritarianism: Populism Meets Fascism
How one man’s populist dictatorship foreshadowed darker political tides in America.
Olivia Chen
July 24, 20251.0K views
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Huey P. Long, known as the Kingfish, was one of the most charismatic and controversial figures in American political history. His simultaneous hold on Louisiana’s governorship and U.S. Senate seat allowed him unprecedented control over state politics.
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