Collection:LPB

Genre: Awards

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2006-06-25

Duration: 00:06:35

Subjects: Joseph, James A. (James Alfred), 1935- | United States Ambassadors | South Africa

Contributors:

• LaFleur, Donna Narrator
• Ekings, Robyn Narrator
• Joseph, John Interviewee
• Perkins, Huel Interviewee
• Clinton, Bill Interviewee
• Joseph, James A. Speaker

This segment from the 2006 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by James A. Joseph accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Joseph, a native of Plaisance, served as the United States Ambassador to South Africa from 1995-1999. The profile includes interviews with his brother, John Joseph, former Southern University Professor Huel Perkins, and former President Bill Clinton. Narrators: Donna LaFleur and Robyn Ekings