Kathleen Blanco (2015)
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: 2015-06-07
Duration: 00:09:13
Subjects: Blanco, Kathleen Babineaux, 1942- | Louisiana Governors | Politics
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Neustrom, Ceci Interviewee
- Blanco, Raymond "Coach" Interviewee
- Mann, Bob Interviewee
- Savoie, T. Joe Interviewee
- Blanco, Kathleen Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2015 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by Kathleen Blanco accepting her recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Blanco served as the Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana from 1996-2004 and as the Governor of Louisiana from 2004-2008. The profile includes interviews with: Ceci Neustrom, her friend; Raymond “Coach” Blanco, her husband; Robert Mann, her former Communications Director; and T. Joe Savoie, the president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Host: Beth Courtney