The Revolution of '28: Al Smith, American Progressivism, and the Coming of the New Deal 1501705504, 9781501705502

The Revolution of '28 explores the career of New York governor and 1928 Democratic presidential nominee Alfred E. S

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The Revolution of '28: Al Smith, American Progressivism, and the Coming of the New Deal
1501705504, 9781501705502

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Robert Chiles

Table of contents :
The Revolution of ’28
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Happy Warrior
1. The Making of a Progressive
2. Progressive Governor
3. The Campaign of the Decade
4. The People’s Verdict
5. The Revolution before the New Deal
Conclusion: The Happy Warriors
Notes
Bibliography
Index
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