"FIGHTING BOB" LA FOLLETTE, PART I
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» jerrib - I wonder
just how his childhood formed his character, John. Sounds like it gave him the strength to carry on with his goals.Your graphics are so interesting. I remember going to Washington, DC, and seeing political buttons somewhere (can't remember where now). These really bring the political process to life.
Your articles have brought more to my knowledge about our Presidents than any other vessel to date. Now reading about the Presidential losers is also of interest.
I wish you Happy Holidays and I'll certainly be back to read next week's edition.
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» Mugwump53 - Re: I wonder
In response to message posted by jerrib:Hi, Jerri.
Thanks for your comments. I think I know where you saw the display of political buttons. The Smithsonian Museum of American History has a huge collection, some of which is always on display. When I was a kid, I saw an entire wing deveoted to presidents, campaigns and elections. I loved it, and it may have sparked some of my interest in the subject.
If anyone goes to Washington (D.C. that is) I strongly recommend the Museum of American History. In addition to the political memorabilia, they have a permanent display of inaugural gowns and presidential artifacts.
As for La Follette, his childhood certainly had a definite influence on his political career. It certainly turned him off to religion. A fascinating man, to be sure.
Thanks for stopping by and for taking the time to post here. Hope you are having a great hoiday. It must be beautiful where you are. In Floirda, Decemebr doesn't look much different from the rest of the year, except for the great lights everywhere.
Take care. Let me wish you an early Happy New Year!
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» Tina_Coruth - Interesting man!
Hi John,Bob LaFollette was a very interesting man. I look forward to reading the next part. Sometimes, to me, the most interesting politicians are those who fight with their own party as much as they fight with the opposing party!
The graphics are great. I really enjoy seeing the campaign buttons!
I wish you and your family the happiest of holidays and a New Year filled with joy and laughter!! :-)
Tina
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» Mugwump53 - Re: Interesting man!
In response to message posted by Tina_Coruth:Hi, Tina.
You are certainly correct that La Follette was a most interesting man. Good point, too, about those who fight their own party for what they believe is right.
You don't have to wait until next week for the final installment. There is a link at the bottom of the article to read part two. I learned how to do that from a very special friend.
All the best for the holidays and the coming year. I am still going to do the gift exchange, but I got to reading all your past articles and haven't got around to it yet. I am now debating between the ones about the fair, your first article on the primaries (hey, it naturally attrracted me), the dangers of the internet (a great article but maybe a little too serious for the season), the cog railway on Mt. Washington, slavery, ratification (a great series) and one or two others. All in all, you have cost me a couple of days (but they were most interesting days, and fascinating articles).
Have a Merry Christmas and a very happy and prosperous new year!
-- posted by Mugwump53
» jerrib - Re: Re: I wonder
In response to message posted by Mugwump53:You're right, John. The Smithsonian Museum of American History was the place, and also at Union Station. I used to travel to WA, DC, regularly on business and the only musuem I had 1/2 day to visit was the above (my choice of them all). I could hardly pry myself away to catch my plane.
Especially interesting to me was the First Lady exhibit. It was a pleasure to read about their accomplishments. Perhaps you'll cover more in the New Year.
It's been a great 2001 in spite of the sadness and loss in our country. Now onward.
Happy New Year!
-- posted by jerrib
» Mugwump53 - Re: Re: Re: I wonder
In response to message posted by jerrib:Yes, Jerri, the Smithsonian display was fascinating. In Union station, they have a political memorabilia store. I went there once, and the elderly, dapper man behind the counter made me a challenge. He would take ten dollars off the total of my purchase if I could name the only three independent candidates to garner more than a million popular votes in a presidential elecftion (as of that time). I named them, and discovered I was talking to one of them! He was former Representative John Schnitz, who got over a million votes in 1972 against Richard Nixon. (Imagine being more conservative than Nixon!)
He not only took ten dollars off my bill, but I left with one of his campaign buttons on a piece of cardboard, and a short note and his signature on it as well!
You are also correct about the First Ladies exhibit. I will cover more on these amazing ladies in the new year. I already have a nuber of such articles among my older offerings you might want to check out.
My 2001 was a great year, in spite of 9/11 and all that has come. My wife and I celebrated out 10th anniversary (which is actually today!) and we bought our own home in May.
I hope you have a fantastic 2002!
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