The Huey Long Murder Case

By Hermann B. (Hermann Bacher) Deutsch

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In the shadows of 20th-century America, a governor's death ignites questions of who pulled the trigger and why, forever altering the political landscape.

Genres

Crime/Mystery History - American Politics Sociology

Released

2020-08-06

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Summary

"The Huey Long Murder Case" by Hermann B. Deutsch is a historical narrative that explores the disputed assassination of Huey P. Long, a powerful governor and senator from Louisiana. Situated in the turbulent American political scene of the early 20th century, the book kicks off with the events of September 8, 1935, when Long was shot. This assassination took place amid his bitter feud with President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The author examines patterns found in political assassinations, noting the uncertainty around Long’s killer and the real reasons for the crime. Deutsch uses eyewitness reports and details from official inquiries to reconstruct the events. In doing so, Deutsch not only examines a personal tragedy but also a defining moment in American political history.