Oramel H. Simpson became governor of the state of Louisiana upon the death of his predecessor, Henry L. Fuqua. A governor is also a device that regulates the speed of a machine. ... A state is an organized political community occupying a definite territory, having an organized government, and possessing internal and external sovereignty. ... Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last census; probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 31st 134,382 km² 210 km 610 km 16 29°N to 33°N 89°W to 94°W Population...

Simpson was born in Washington, Louisiana on March 20, 1870 and was educated at Centenary College at Jackson and Tulane University Law School. He achieved the rank of lieutenant governor before Fuqua's death and succeeded to the governorship on October 11, 1926. Washington is a town located in St. ... March 20 is the 79th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (80th in Leap years). ... 1870 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Tulane University Tulane University is a private, nonsectarian university located in New Orleans, Louisiana. ... // A law school is an institution where future lawyers obtain legal degrees. ... October 11 is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years). ... 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...

During his term as governor, Simpson opposed a toll bridge across the eastern portion of Lake Ponchartrain which was being built to connect New Orleans and Slidell. Simpson proposed a free bridge to be built from Chef Mentaur, but influential figures in New Orleans were able to get the toll bridge built despite Simpson's objections. However, Simpson was able to start a free ferry service to reduce the toll bridge's revenue. Lake Pontchartrain is the second largest salt-water lake in the United States, and the largest lake in southeastern Louisiana. ... Nickname: The Big Easy Motto: Official website: http://www. ... Slidell is a city in St. ...

The Ku Klux Klan proved to be a problem during Simpson's term of office as well. Legislation was passed to outlaw hoods, masks and robes excepting those worn during Mardi Gras and at masked balls or parties. Members of the second Ku Klux Klan at a rally during the 1920s. ... Mardi Gras (French for Fat Tuesday) is the day before Ash Wednesday, and is also called Shrove Tuesday. It is the final day of Carnival (pronounced CAR-nuh-vul in English; car-nee-VAHL in most Romance languages). ...

A great flood in 1927 forced Simpson to order a "downriver cut" of the levee in order to protect New Orleans. Afterwards, the affected states of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi worked together to secure federal aid for flood prevention. Also, property owners from the downriver parishes were compensated by the state for losses resulting from the levee cut. 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 29th 137,732 km² 385 km 420 km 2. ...

Simpson became Secretary of the Senate after leaving office and died of a heart seisure in New Orleans on November 17, 1932. 17 November is also the name of a Marxist group in Greece. ... 1932 (MCMXXXII) is a leap year starting on Friday. ...

External Links

Profile of Oramel Simpson from the Louisiana Secretary of State website

References

Davis, Edwin Adams (1961). Louisiana: The Pelican State. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press. LCCN 59:9008.