William J. Guste Politician
William Joseph "Billy" Guste, Jr. (May 26, 1922 – July 25, 2013), was a New Orleans attorney, businessman and Democratic attorney general of Louisiana from 1972 to 1992. He succeeded Jack P.F. Gremillion, a fellow Democrat engulfed in scandal who had held the position since 1956. Guste received recognition for molding the office into a model of integrity and efficiency. In 1976, he helped Jimmy Carter, the former governor of Georgia, carry Louisiana and served as the first elector listed on the ballot for the Carter-Mondale slate.
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| Alias (AKA) | Billy Guste |
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| Birth date | May 26, 1922 |
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| Date of death | July 25, 2013 |
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| office | Louisiana Attorney General Louisiana State Senator from Orleans Parish |
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