My First Days in the White House

By Huey Long and Huey Pierce Long

Book Overview

My First Days In The White House is a political memoir written by Huey Pierce Long, who served as the Governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and later as a U.S. Senator from 1932 until his assassination in 1935. The book is a fictional account of Long's first days as President of the United States, following his successful campaign for the presidency in 1936.The story begins with Long's inauguration and follows his initial efforts to implement his populist agenda, which includes sweeping reforms to address income inequality, corporate corruption, and political corruption. Long's efforts are met with resistance from the political establishment, including members of his own party, who are wary of his unconventional methods and rhetoric.Throughout the book, Long describes his interactions with various political figures, including Franklin D. Roosevelt, who is portrayed as a rival and antagonist to Long's agenda. Long also describes his personal life, including his relationship with his wife and children, and his struggles to balance his political ambitions with his family responsibilities.My First Days In The White House is a fascinating look at the political landscape of the 1930s and the challenges faced by a populist leader attempting to bring about significant change. Long's writing is engaging and insightful, and the book offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432559761
• ISBN13: 9781432559762
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"