Fighting Bob La Follette
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Fighting Bob La Follette
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Author : Nancy C. Unger
language : en
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Release Date : 2003-06-19
Fighting Bob La Follette written by Nancy C. Unger and has been published by Univ of North Carolina Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-06-19 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Robert "Fighting Bob" La Follette (1855-1925) was one of the most significant leaders of American progressivism. Nancy Unger integrates previously unknown details from La Follette's personal life with important events from his storied political career, revealing a complex man who was a compelling mixture of failure and accomplishment, tragedy and triumph. Serving as U.S. representative from 1885 to 1891, governor of Wisconsin from 1901 to 1906, and senator from Wisconsin from 1906 to his death in 1925, La Follette earned the nickname "Fighting Bob" through his uncompromising efforts to reform both politics and society, especially by championing the rights of the poor, workers, women, and minorities. Based on La Follette family letters, diaries, and other papers, this biography covers the personal events that shaped the public man. In particular, Unger explores La Follette's relationship with his remarkable wife, feminist Belle Case La Follette, and with his sons, both of whom succeeded him in politics. The La Follette who emerges from this retelling is an imperfect yet appealing man who deserves to be remembered as one of the United States' most devoted and effective politicians.
Others
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Author : Darcy Richardson
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2008
Others written by Darcy Richardson and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
The fourth volume in this series on independent and third-party politics in the United States focuses on the 1920s, a period when the American people, longing for a return to "normalcy," rejected the idealism and liberalism of Woodrow Wilson's administration and strongly embraced the conservatism of Warren G. Harding and his successors, Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover. In electing Harding in a landslide, the American people made it clear that they had little interest in continuing the great wave of progressive reform that helped shape politics and the role of government in the United States from the turn of the century until 1917, shortly after the U.S. entered World War I. With the exception of Robert M. La Follette's momentous campaign for the White House in 1924-a year when one out of every six voters supported the Wisconsin insurgent's independent candidacy-it was a rather bleak period for America's progressive forces and a particularly painful and lonely period for the country's minor parties. This narrative concludes with the presidential election of 1928, a year when the dignified and urbane Norman M. Thomas, Eugene V. Debs' successor on the Socialist Party ticket, polled only a tiny fraction of the more than 919,000 votes cast for his imprisoned predecessor eight years earlier. Across the board, the results were calamitous for the country's nationally-organized third parties.
Fighting Son
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Author : Jonathan Kasparek
language : en
Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society
Release Date : 2016-07-15
Fighting Son written by Jonathan Kasparek and has been published by Wisconsin Historical Society this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Former Wisconsin governor Philip F. La Follette forged a political path characterized by his progressive, innovative vision. Growing up in the shadow of revered senator "Fighting Bob" La Follette made for a politically charged childhood and laid the groundwork for Phil's emergence as a powerful figure in Wisconsin politics. A gregarious and fiery politician, Phil's efforts led to the passage of the country's first unemployment compensation act, aid programs for workers and farmers, and the reorganization of state government. This approachable, comprehensive book traces La Follette's journey through public office as well as his life after the waning of the Progressive era. Phil La Follette’s is a history of continuing progressivism, of innovative solutions to social problems, and of loyalty to a political ethos that goes far beyond love of country. Kasparek's treatment of this Fighting Son is a monument not only to La Follette but to progressive politics in Wisconsin.
Young Bob
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Author : Patrick J. Maney
language : en
Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society
Release Date : 2003
Young Bob written by Patrick J. Maney and has been published by Wisconsin Historical Society this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
He made his mark on national life as a key architect of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, a leading champion of labor rights and civil liberties, and author of legislation that endures to this present day." "Young Bob was one of the best senators in history but also one of the most tragic. In 1946, at the height of his national prominence, La Follette lost his Senate seat to Joseph McCarthy. Seven years later, with McCarthy very much on his mind, La Follette committed suicide."--BOOK JACKET.
Belle And Bob La Follette
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Author : Bob Kann
language : en
Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society
Release Date : 2014-02-20
Belle And Bob La Follette written by Bob Kann and has been published by Wisconsin Historical Society this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-20 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The most famous couple in Wisconsin politics, "Fighting Bob" La Follette and his wife, Belle Case La Follette, come to life in the pages of the newest addition to the Badger Biographies series for young readers. In an accessible format that includes historic images, a glossary of terms, and sidebars explaining political concepts, students learn about Progressive politics and reform in the early 20th century through the experiences of this pioneering couple. The father of "Progressive politics," Bob La Follette was famous for digging in his heels when it came to reforming government corruption. He also gained a reputation for fiery speeches on the campaign trail and on the Senate floor. Belle La Follette was political in her own right. The first woman to graduate from the University of Wisconsin's Law School, she was an advocate for world peace and an agitator for the women's vote. She was also Bob's most trusted political advisor. Together, the couple raised a family and fought for the changes they believed would make the world a better place.
Robert M La Follette And The Insurgent Spirit
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Author : David Paul Thelen
language : en
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
Release Date : 1985
Robert M La Follette And The Insurgent Spirit written by David Paul Thelen and has been published by Univ of Wisconsin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Robert M. La Follette and the Insurgent Spirit is a closely argued, lively, and readable biography of the central figure in the American Progressive movement. Wisconsin's "Fighting Bob" La Follette embodied the heart of Progressive sentiment and principle. He was a powerful force in shaping national political events between the eras of Populism and the New Deal
La Follette
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Author : Robert S. Maxwell
language : en
Publisher: Pearson
Release Date : 1969
La Follette written by Robert S. Maxwell and has been published by Pearson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Business & Economics categories.
Written for developers with a background in any high-level language, Introduction to Python and Data Science for Programmers explores the Python language and Python APIs in depth, applying the Deitels' signature live-code approach to teaching programming. Paul Deitel and Dr. Harvey M. Deitel present concepts in the context of fully tested programs, complete with syntax shading, code highlighting, line-by-line code walkthroughs, and program outputs. They feature hundreds of complete Python programs with nearly 20,000 lines of proven Python code, and hundreds of tips to help you build robust applications. You'll start with an introduction to Python using an early classes and objects approach, and then rapidly move on to more advanced topics. Throughout, you'll enjoy the Deitels' classic treatment of object-oriented programming. By the time you're finished, you'll have everything you need to build industrial-strength Python applications.
La Follette Pioneer Progressive
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Author : William Bayard Hale
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1911
La Follette Pioneer Progressive written by William Bayard Hale and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1911 with Legislators categories.
The La Follettes Of Wisconsin
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Author : Bernard A. Weisberger
language : en
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Pres
Release Date : 2013-12-19
The La Follettes Of Wisconsin written by Bernard A. Weisberger and has been published by University of Wisconsin Pres this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-19 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
. An intimate portrait of the Progressive movement and the revealing, poignant story of a prominent American family, The La Follettes of Wisconsin will charm, fascinate, and entertain its readers.
La Follette S Autobiography
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Author : Robert M. La Follette
language : en
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Pres
Release Date : 2013-12-19
La Follette S Autobiography written by Robert M. La Follette and has been published by University of Wisconsin Pres this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-19 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Written in lucid, vigorous prose, La Follette's Autobiography is the famous Wisconsin senator's own account of his political life and philosophy. Both memoir and a history of the Progressive cause in the United States, it charts La Follette's formative years in politics, his attempts to abolish entrenched, ruthless state and corporate influences, and his embattled efforts to advance Progressive policies as Wisconsin governor and U.S. senator. With a new foreword by Matthew Rothschild, editor of The Progressive—the magazine that La Follette himself founded—the Autobiography remains a powerful reminder of the legacies of Progressivism and reform and the enduring voice of the man who fought for them.