Campaign (1979)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1979-12-28
Duration: 00:06:25
Subjects: Elections, 1979 | Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1979 | Political campaigns | Politics | Treen, David C., 1928-2009 | LAMBERT, LOUIS | MOUTON, EDGAR G. "SONNY" | Henry, E. L. "Bubba" | Hardy, Paul, 1942- | Fitzmorris, James E. (James Edward), 1921-
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Lambert, Louis Speaker
- Fitzmorris, Jimmy Speaker
- Treen, Dave Speaker
Description
This segment from the December 28, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features highlights from the 1979 gubernatorial election between six major candidates, Congressman Dave Treen, Public Service Commission Chairman Louis Lambert, Speaker of the House Bubba Henry, Lieutenant Governor Jimmy Fitzmorris, Secretary of State Paul Hardy, and State Senator Sonny Mouton. The election culminated in the victory of Treen, the first Republican Governor since Reconstruction. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome