Jimmie Davis on his palomino mare, Sunshine, on the way to the top of the Louisiana State Capitol steps on May 10, 1960 ... permanent exhibit in Louisiana's Old Governor's Mansion.

Louisiana’s Old State Capitol has been witness to rowdy politicians, fire, fistfights and alcohol. Now, it serves as a National Historic Landmark to educate people about Louisiana’s rich ...

The day was May 10, 1960 ... the reins of the state, that is, after he took the reins to guide his trusty palomino mare, Sunshine, to the top of the Louisiana State Capitol steps.