William J. Guste
Appearance
William Joseph Guste Jr. | |
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Louisiana Attorney General | |
In office May 9, 1972 – January 13, 1992 | |
Governor | Edwin Edwards (1972–1980; 1984–1988) Dave Treen (1980–1984) Buddy Roemer (1988–1992) |
Preceded by | Jack P. F. Gremillion |
Succeeded by | Richard Ieyoub |
Louisiana State Senator from Orleans Parish | |
In office 1968–1972 | |
Preceded by | At-large election of eight senators |
Succeeded by | Fritz H. Windhorst |
Personal details | |
Born | New Orleans, Louisiana | May 26, 1922
Died | July 24, 2013 New Orleans | (aged 91)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Jesuit High School Loyola University New Orleans College of Law |
Occupation | Attorney; businessman |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War II in France |
William Joseph Guste Jr. (May 26, 1922 – July 24, 2013) was an American attorney and politician from the state of Louisiana. He was Attorney General of Louisiana from 1972 to 1992.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ "William J. Guste Jr., who served as state's longest-serving chief attorney, dies at 94". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. Associated Press. July 26, 2013. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.
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- 1976 United States presidential electors
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- Activists for African-American civil rights
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