White, Wallace Humphrey, Jr., 1877-1952
Wallace H. White
Powerless to his Party
Little noted in the realms of political science, even senators with a firm grasp of institutional history may have trouble recalling his name. During his prime years in the House of Representatives, however, Wallace White, Jr. influenced the course of radio broadcasting regulation and helped develop the American Merchant Marine. And in the Senate, White's colleagues considered him one of the kindest, gentlest, and most fair-minded individuals to grace the institution. Indeed, his congeniality elevated him to the positions of minority and majority leader. But there is a sad story behind his titular leadership of the Senate. As Senator Robert Taft's "front man," Wallace White had no real power over the Republican Conference, yet the stress of duty nearly destroyed the man who was both loved and exploited by the senators he served.
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2022-06-03 09:06:05 pm |
Joseph Glass |
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2020-04-03 04:04:00 pm |
Dina Herbert |
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2016-08-10 09:08:08 pm |
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2016-08-10 09:08:08 pm |
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