J. Bennett Johnston
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: 1999-06-23
Duration: 00:05:17
Subjects: Johnston, J. Bennett (John Bennett), 1932- | Politics | SENATORS
Contributors:
- Weill, Gus Host
- Johnston, J. Bennett Speaker
Description
This segment from the 1999 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by J. Bennett Johnston accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Johnston, a native of Shreveport, served as a United States Senator from 1972-1996. Host: Gus Weill