About
Democrat who held office as the 49th Governor of Louisiana from 1964 to 1972. He left a strong legacy by playing an instrumental role in the creation of the Louisiana Superdome.
Before Fame
He was a first lieutenant during World War II, after earning his law degree from the Louisiana State University Law Center.
Trivia
While in office he signed legislation that established a strict code of ethics for elected and appointed public officials.
Family Life
He and his wife Margie McKeithen had six children together.
Associated With
He ended his term as the Governor of Louisiana 32 years before Kathleen Blanco was elected in 2004.
