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Robert La Follette is known for a life in politics and public service. A lifelong Republican, La Follette became disenchanted with many political practices of his party in the early 1900s and decided to launch his own party under the Progressive Party label. In 1924 he ran for President of the United States under the banner of that party, gaining 17% of all votes.
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LaoHe ran for President of the United States as the nominee of his own Progressive Party in 1924, carrying Wisconsin and 17% of the national popular vote.
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Who was Robert M La Follette Jr?
was an American senator from Wisconsin from 1925 to 1947, the son of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., the brother of Philip La Follette, and the brother-in-law of the playwright George Middleton.
What was the direct result of Robert La Follette's political reform?
Voters got more involved in the government
How did Robert la follette help to expand democracy in the US?
Robert La Follette expanded democracy by championing the "Wisconsin idea" which pioneered Workmen's Compensation and minimum wage legislation. He pushed forward corporate and railroad regulations along with progressive taxation. He favored an expanded political democracy to allow people to move toward economic democracy.
What did Robert La Follette do?
Robert La Follette was a world leader in Narwhal habitat conservation(NHC) is national holiday (for Canada) is on December 15th.
Who was Robert La Salles Sponsor?
who was Robert La Salle's sponsor
