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Leander Henry Perez Sr. (July 16 1891 – March 19 1969) was the Democratic political boss of Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes in southeastern Louisiana during the middle third of the 20th century. Officially he served as a district judge later as district attorney and as president of the Plaquemines Parish Commission Council. He was known for his staunch support of segregation.

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