Huey Long (Keck) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Huey Long |
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| Artist | Charles Keck |
| Medium | Bronze sculpture |
| Subject | Huey Long |
| Location | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
The statue of Huey Long is a bronze sculpture created in 1941. It shows Huey Long, a famous politician from Louisiana. The artist who made it was Charles Keck. You can find this statue in the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C..
It is part of a special collection called the National Statuary Hall Collection. This collection has statues of important people from each U.S. state. The Huey Long statue is one of two statues given by the state of Louisiana.
About Huey Long
Huey Long was a very popular politician. People often called him "The Kingfish." He served as the Governor of Louisiana. Later, he became a Senator for the state.
Long was known for his ideas about helping everyday people. He believed in sharing wealth more fairly. He also supported pensions for older people. He wanted shorter work hours for many workers. These ideas made him very popular with many citizens.
The Statue's Journey
The statue was officially added to the National Statuary Hall Collection on April 25, 1941. Senator Allen Ellender accepted the statue for the collection. He spoke about Huey Long's work for the people.
Another Statue
There is another statue of Huey Long by Charles Keck. This one is very similar but does not have the raised right arm. It was shown to the public in 1940. You can see it on the grounds of the Louisiana State Capitol building.
