Henson Moore
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: 2016-05-31
Duration: 00:12:34
Subjects: Moore, W. Henson, 1939- | Politics | Government | Edwards, John Bel
Contributors:
- Denison, John Host
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Moore, Carolyn Interviewee
- Arceneaux, Pete Interviewee
- D'Armond, William Interviewee
- Moore, Henson Speaker
- Edwards, John Bel Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2016 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by Henson Moore accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Moore, who grew up in Baton Rouge, served in the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District from 1975-1987. He also served as the Deputy Secretary at the United States Department of Energy from 1989-1992 and the Deputy Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush in 1992. The profile includes interviews with: Carolyn Moore, his wife; Pete Arceneaux, his associate; and William D’Armond, his associate. After Moore’s speech, Governor John Bel Edwards reads a proclamation for Louisiana Legends Day.