Jimmie Davis
Louisiana Legends Gala
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Event
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1990-12-8
Duration: 00:02:50
Subjects: Davis, Jimmie, 1899-2000 | Politics | Music | Louisiana Governors
Contributors:
- Weill, Gus Host
- Davis, Jimmie Speaker
Description
This segment from the Louisiana Legends Gala held on October 13, 1990, features a speech by Jimmie Davis accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Davis, a successful country singer, served two terms as the Governor of Louisiana from 1944-1948 and 1960-1964. Host: Gus Weill