My First Days in the White House

Download or read book My First Days in the White House written by Huey Pierce Long and published by Stackpole History Classics. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Novel by the flamboyant Kingfish, one of Franklin Roosevelt's political rivals during the Great Depression Rollicking, lavishly illustrated fantasy outlining how Long would enact his "Share the Wealth" program if elected in 1936 Long's plans included making healthcare more widely available, taking on the Federal Reserve...and appointing the defeated FDR secretary of the navy During the 1930's, while Hitler and other dictators brought their boot heels down on Europe and Asia, many Americans looked the other way. Some, however, saw the dangers and published books sounding the alarm. Stackpole is proud to reprint a selection of these classic calls-to-arms, as well as other titles reflecting the spirit of the times, all of which shed light on a dark decade and have resonance in our own time. AUTHOR: Huey Long (1893-1935) served as governor of Louisiana and U.S. Senator. He was assassinated in 1935. ILLUSTRATIONS 10 b/w illustrations