Alfred E. Smith: An American Career

By Henry Moskowitz

Book Overview

Alfred E. Smith: An American Career is a biography of the life and political career of Alfred E. Smith, written by historian Henry Moskowitz. Smith was a prominent American politician who served as the Governor of New York from 1919 to 1920 and again from 1923 to 1928. He was also the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the United States in 1928, becoming the first Catholic to run for the presidency. The book explores Smith's rise to power, including his early life in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, his time as a state legislator, and his leadership during the Progressive Era. Moskowitz also delves into Smith's personal life, including his relationship with his wife and his struggles with alcoholism. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Smith's political philosophy and his impact on American politics, particularly in the areas of social welfare and immigration reform. Moskowitz's biography is a well-researched and engaging portrait of one of America's most influential political figures.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163183245
• ISBN13: 9781163183243
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"