William J. Guste
William J. "Billy" Guste, Jr. (born May 26, 1922), is a New Orleans attorney, businessman and Democratic attorney general of Louisiana from 1972 to 1992. He succeeded the scandal-plagued Jack P.F. Gremillion, a fellow Democrat who had held the position since 1956. Guste received recognition for molding the office into a model of integrity and efficiency. In 1976, he helped Jimmy Carter win Louisiana and served as the first elector in the state for the Carter-Mondale slate.
Read more about William J. Guste: Early Years, Running For Mayor of New Orleans, 1969, Election As Attorney General, 1971-1972 and 1975, Defending Creation Science, Support For Affirmative Action, Prolife Activities, Role As Attorney General, Last Campaign, 1987, Antoine's Restaurant, Family
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