Gillis William Long

Gillis Long
Chair of the House Democratic Caucus
In office
January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1985
LeaderTip O'Neill
Preceded byTom Foley
Succeeded byDick Gephardt
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Louisiana's 8th district
In office
January 3, 1973 – January 20, 1985
Preceded bySpeedy Long
Succeeded byCatherine Small Long
In office
January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1965
Preceded byHarold B. McSween
Succeeded bySpeedy Long
Personal details
BornGillis William Long
(1923-05-04)May 4, 1923
DiedJanuary 20, 1985(1985-01-20) (aged 61)
Resting placeAlexandria National Cemetery
PartyDemocratic
Spouse
(m. 1947)
Children2
RelativesLong family
EducationLouisiana State University (BA, JD)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1941–1947
RankCaptain
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsBronze Star
Purple Heart
Campaign medal (5)
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Gillis William Long (May 4, 1923 – January 20, 1985) was an American politician and lawyer who served as a U.S. representative from Louisiana. He was a member of the Long family and cousin of Speedy Long.