J. Bennett Johnston, Part 1
Louisiana Legends
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1996-09-08
Duration: 00:25:03
Subjects: Johnston, J. Bennett (John Bennett), 1932- | SENATORS | Politics | Government | United States. Congress. Senate | Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1971 | Edwards, Edwin W.
Contributors:
- Weill, Gus Host
- Fowler, Ken Producer
- Johnston, J. Bennett Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Legends” from September 8, 1996, features the first part of an interview with Senator J. Bennett Johnston conducted by Gus Weill. Johnston, a native of Shreveport, served as a United States Senator from 1972-1997. He discusses: his decision to not seek re-election at the end of his term; his early interest in politics; losing the 1971 gubernatorial election to Edwin Edwards; the effect of his political career on his marriage and family; his major accomplishments in the Senate; the necessary attributes for the next Senator; and his plans for the future.