Speedy O. Long

Speedy O. Long was in the Louisiana State Senate for two terms and was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1965-1973. He worked to make the Army’s M-16 rifle more reliable and convinced the Pentagon to make Fort Polk a permanent military installation. He retired from Congress in 1973 and served as District Attorney from the 28th Judicial District from 1973 until 1985.