Governor Edwin Edwards Interview (1980)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1980-01-11
Duration: 00:17:45
Subjects: Edwards, Edwin W. | Politics | Treen, David C., 1928-2009 | Elections, 1980 | United States presidential election, 1980 | Elections, 1983 | Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1983
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Edwards, Edwin Interviewee
Description
This segment from the January 11, 1980, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features an interview with Governor Edwin Edwards. He discusses his accomplishments and regrets from his two terms in office, Governor-Elect Dave Treen’s upcoming administration, the possibility of running for governor in 1983, not getting involved in the presidential election, his plans for the next four years, and having the personality to be governor. Host: Beth George