Conference for Progressive Political Action records, 1924-1928.

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Conference for Progressive Political Action records, 1924-1928.

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Transcript of the proceedings of the national convention of the Conference for Progressive Political Action, July 4-5, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio, which nominated Robert M. La Follette as the party's candidate for U.S. president. Proceedings include speeches by Fiorello H. La Guardia, Henrik Shipstead, and others and poems written and read by Edwin Markham. Also included are transcripts of meetings held by the conference, February 21-22, 1925, in Chicago, Ill., together with a list of delegates, and minutes of meetings of the executive committee of national progressive headquarters, 1927-1928. Materials annotated by Mercer Green Johnston.

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La Guardia, Fiorello H. (Fiorello Henry), 1882-1947

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Fiorello Henry La Guardia (born Fiorello Enrico La Guardia; December 11, 1882 – September 20, 1947) was an American attorney and politician who represented New York in the House of Representatives and served as the 99th Mayor of New York City from 1934 to 1945. Known for his irascible, energetic, and charismatic personality and diminutive stature, La Guardia is acclaimed as one of the greatest mayors in American history. Though a Republican, La Guardia was frequently cross-endorsed by other part...

Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940

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La Follette, Robert M. (Robert Marion), 1855-1925

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Shipstead, Henrik, 1881-1960

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U. S. Senator from Minnesota. From the description of Speech and article of Henrik Shipstead [manuscript], 1932. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647959046 ...

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Johnston, Mercer Green, 1868-1954

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Educator, Episcopal clergyman, and author. From the description of Mercer Green Johnston papers, 1860-1954. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78926562 Biographical Note 1868 Born, Church Hill, Miss. 1889 1891 Law clerk for Barnard and Green, Sa...