Campaign Addresses of Governor Alfred E. Smith, Democratic Candidate for President 1928 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436684095)

The book ""Campaign Addresses Of Governor Alfred E. Smith, Democratic Candidate For President 1928"" is a collection of speeches and addresses made by Alfred E. Smith during his campaign for the presidency in 1928. Smith was the Democratic Party's nominee for president and the first Catholic to run for the office. He was the governor of New York at the time and had a reputation as a progressive reformer. The book includes speeches on a range of topics, including economic policy, social justice, and foreign relations. Smith argues for an expansion of government programs to support the working class and the poor, including a minimum wage and unemployment insurance. He also advocates for stronger regulation of big business and the creation of a federal anti-lynching law. In his speeches on foreign policy, Smith emphasizes the need for international cooperation and the importance of disarmament. He argues that the United States should take a leading role in promoting peace and stability in the world. Overall, the book provides a fascinating insight into the political climate of the late 1920s and the issues that were important to American voters at the time. It also sheds light on the life and career of Alfred E. Smith, a prominent figure in American politics who played an important role in shaping the country's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alfred E. Smith
ISBN-10: 1436684099
ISBN-13: 9781436684095
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d