Edwin Edwards Announces New Cabinet (1983)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1983-11-18
Duration: 00:07:08
Subjects: Edwards, Edwin W. | Politics | Government | Women | African Americans
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Ekings, Robyn Reporter
- Edwards, Edwin Speaker
- Alexander, Stephanie Interviewee
- Robinson, Sandra Interviewee
Description
This segment from the November 18, 1983, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Robyn Ekings’ report on Governor-Elect Edwin Edwards’ announcement of the majority of his new cabinet, which consists of several women and minority appointees per his campaign promise. Ekings interviews Stephanie Alexander, his appointee for Commissioner of Administration, and Dr. Sandra Robinson, his appointee for the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources. Host: Beth Courtney