Al Smith
1873 - 1944
5
Quotes
Biography
Al Smith was an American politician who served as the 42nd Governor of New York from 1919 to 1921 and 1923 to 1928. He was the Democratic Party's candidate for President of the United States in the 1928 election, becoming the first Roman Catholic nominee. Smith was known for his progressive policies supporting social welfare programs, labor rights, and government intervention in the economy. His presidential bid faced significant prejudice and anti-Catholic sentiment, leading to his defeat by Herbert Hoover.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Let us pray that religious bigotry and intolerance will be forever banned from American politics.
2
The only cure for the ills of democracy is more democracy.
3
The old guards, the bosses, the special interests, the reactionary forces, thrive on confusion and apathy.
4
Let's look facts in the face. Let's speak the truth.
5
The man in the street is wise in his own good old common sense way.