Lindy Boggs (1995)
Louisiana Legends Gala
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1995
Duration: 00:14:04
Subjects: Boggs, Lindy, 1916-2013 | Politics | Women legislators
Contributors:
- Weill, Gus Host
- Boggs, Lindy Speaker
Description
This segment from the 1995 Louisiana Legends Gala features a speech by Lindy Boggs accepting her recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Boggs, a native of Pointe Coupee Parish, was the first Louisiana woman elected to Congress. She served in the United States House of Representatives from 1973-1991. Host: Gus Weill