"I have made my confession, I have taken the pledge, I have joined the Crusade against collectivism wherever I have found it."

Alf Landon (1887 - 1987)
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About Alf Landon

Alf Landon was an American politician who served as the Governor of Kansas from 1933 to 1937. He was the Republican Party's nominee for President of the United States in the 1936 election but lost to the incumbent, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Landon was known for his moderate and progressive views, advocating for social welfare programs and a balanced budget during the Great Depression. Despite his defeat in the presidential election, he continued to be active in politics and public service.

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