Allen J. Ellender
Allen Joseph Ellender (September 24, 1890 – July 27, 1972) was a popular U.S. senator from Houma, Louisiana (Terrebonne Parish), who served from 1937 until his death. He was a Democrat who was originally allied with the legendary Huey Pierce Long, Jr.. As Senator he compiled a generally conservative record, voting 77% of the time with the Conservative Coalition on domestic issues. He was not a "hawk" in foreign policy and opposed the Vietnam War.
Read more about Allen J. Ellender: Early Life, A Political Resume, Ellender Sticks With Truman, 1948, A Rare Republican Challenge, 1960, Ellender's Last Campaign, Remembering Senator Ellender
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