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| First African American elected to congress inn 20th century. |
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| First African American to reach gubernatorial runoff in 20th century. |
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| Plan that led to removal of sales tax on flood and ulities and an increase of state income tax rate. |
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| Location of restored Strand theater. |
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| Plantation that is part of the Audubon State Commemorative Area |
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| What department of Enviromental Quality oversees? |
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| It oversees efforts to protect the enviorment |
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| LA senator- chairman of senate energy and Natural Resources |
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| I am a former leader of the Klu Klux Klan. I was elected to the legislature from Jefferson Parish. I ran for governor of Louisiana against Edwin Edwards. Who Am I? |
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| -Self-taught artist. -painted scenes of life on Melrose Plantation in Natchitoches. -using strong, bright colors in paintings of daily life of people |
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author of best selling children's books
helped Disney on tv show "Rolie Polie Olie" |
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parents came from India
born in baton rouge
appointed by GOV. mike foster to head Department of Health and Hospitals
elected to US congress in '04 |
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20th century author from Pointe Coupee Parish
works about African american experiences in LA earned a nomination of a nobel prize |
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first woman governor of LA
2 terms as lieutenant gov.
served i house-o-representatives
took oath of loyalty in french and english |
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-replaced Russell Long in US Senate
-goal:'make goverment work for everyone"
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