Al Smith
Al Smith[edit | edit source]
Alfred Emanuel Smith (December 30, 1873 – October 4, 1944) was an American politician who served four terms as Governor of New York and was the Democratic Party's candidate for President of the United States in 1928. Smith was a prominent leader of the Progressive Era and a strong advocate for the working class.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Al Smith was born in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York City, to Alfred Emanuele Ferraro and Catherine Mulvihill. He attended St. James School in New York, which provided him with a basic education.
Smith's early life was marked by the challenges of growing up in a poor immigrant family, which shaped his views on social reform and labor rights.
Political Career[edit | edit source]
New York State Assembly[edit | edit source]
Smith began his political career in the New York State Assembly, where he served from 1904 to 1915. He quickly rose to prominence due to his advocacy for labor rights and social welfare programs.
Governor of New York[edit | edit source]
Smith served as the Governor of New York from 1919 to 1920 and again from 1923 to 1928. During his tenure, he implemented numerous reforms, including improvements in housing, labor laws, and social welfare.
Presidential Campaign[edit | edit source]
In 1928, Smith became the first Roman Catholic to be nominated for President by a major party. His campaign faced significant challenges, including anti-Catholic sentiment and opposition to his stance against Prohibition.
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Later Life and Legacy[edit | edit source]
After his defeat in the 1928 presidential election, Smith continued to be active in politics and public life. He was a vocal critic of the New Deal policies of his former ally, Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Smith's legacy is marked by his contributions to social reform and his role in shaping the modern Democratic Party.
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C.F. Murphy and Al Smith
Al Smith on the cover of TIME Magazine, July 1925
Al Smith on the cover of The Good Citizen, November 1926
Al Smith, Bain News Service
Babe Ruth with Governor Al Smith
Al Smith and Charles Francis Adams III
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