Speedy Long
Speedy Long | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 8th district | |
| In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Gillis William Long |
| Succeeded by | Gillis William Long |
| Member of the Louisiana State Senate | |
| In office 1956–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Gove D. Davis |
| Succeeded by | Willard L. Rambo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Speedy Oteria Long June 16, 1928 Tullos, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | October 5, 2006 (aged 78) Jena, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Long family |
| Education | Louisiana State University (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1946–1948; 1951–1952 |
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Speedy Oteria Long (June 16, 1928 – October 5, 2006) was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's 8th congressional district from January 3, 1965, until January 3, 1973. He was a member of the Long family, a cousin of Huey Long, Earl K. Long, Russell B. Long, Gillis William Long, Jimmy D. Long and Gerald Long.