Will Rogers For President In 1928 Summary

During the election year of 1920, America wanted to relax and enjoy winning the war and American life, so people rallied behind Warren G. Harding of Ohio who promised to restore “normalcy” to the country. Though seen as a good man, he was corrupt, did not have strong principles, and scandals arose in his 3rd year of presidency. In 1923, he died of food poisoning while making a trip to the west coast to give speeches. Harding’s vice president, Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts, took over and was very shy and laid-back approach to the presidency which was good because the economy was doing fine. He won again in 1924. However, there were still issues occurring in the nation such as the Prohibition, the decline of morality, and the rise of atheism.

During the Progressive Era, Americans faced the challenge of choosing between four strong candidates of the election of 1912. Each candidate held concrete platforms that would have different effects on progressivism. Americans could chose the conservative presidential incumbent William Howard Taft(R), the New Jersey governor Woodrow Wilson (D), the long-time fighter for social reform-Eugene V. Debs (S), or the former president Theodore Roosevelt of the newly formed Bull Moose Party (Progressive Party). Through this election many steps were taken to change the face of the election

Will Penn Adair Rogers born in Oologah Oklahoma on November 4, 1879.He went on to be one of America's favorite actors, showmen and comedian. Throughout his life, he inspired many people when he acted and entertained. He was soon given the nicknames, the Cowboy Philosopher, and Oklahoma's favorite son(Editors, 2014).

On August 2, 1923, Calvin Coolidge was vacationing at his father's home at Plymouth,Vermont when one night he was awakened by the tragic news of Warren Harding's death. Harding ,who had been on a public speaking tour of the West, when his health began to deteriorate, tried poorly to alleviate the scandal that have been plaguing his presidency. Praying by candlelight, Coolidge descended the stairs to the plain living room of his father's house, lighted only by two kerosene lamps. Upon an old wooden business desk, a copy of the US Constitution was found and Coolidge took the oath of office, as his father

John Calvin Coolidge, thirtieth President of the United States, was a quiet but brave man. His primary focus was on domestic issues within the United States. His childhood was hard, he pulled through and his life was a mirror of his strength. Calvin Coolidge did great things which were reflected in his personal life, his political upbringing, and his presidency until his death.

In the presidential election of 1912 the Democrat Woodrow Wilson, Progressive Theodore Roosevelt, Republican William Howard Taft, and Socialist Eugene Debs all had their opposing views on the issues that concerning the future of democracy in America. Some of the issues were; the Conservation of Natural Resources, Direct Democracy, Labor, Race, Tariff, Trusts and Regulation of Business, and votes for Women. Majority of the people desired change, as would I if I were to have lived during this time period . My vote would have been for Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, as the change he promises is fair compared to the other candidates.

The election of 1828 marked a major turning point in America political history. A new style of substance became the rule. New techniques of mass mobilization, such as campaign advertising, public speeches, and other kinds of political propaganda became essential to running a successful campaign. Three main factors contributed to the rise of a new kind of politics by the election of 1828, the contentious presidential election of 1824, the expansion of the voting right and the American economic Boom.

President Hoover, a determined republican, who faced the impossible task of the Great Depression. The late 1920’s economy was full of superficial prosperity and credit, and an unleveled playing field to most Americans. This causes the fortified nation to unravel at the seams. Speculators were buying on margin and selling at an artificial price. These speculators set up the stock market to plummet. Hoover dwelled his success on his rugged individualism that did not believe in direct federal aid to the people. Hoover should be blames for the worsening of the Great Depression not because he started it, but rather, because he was not able to fix it. Despite having the power of the government behind him, Hoover was unable to launch public

Calvin Coolidge was Warren G. Harding's vice president and also became the 30th president of the United States. Coolidge did not support big government and made big tax cuts with the Revenue Act of 1929. He also signed the Air Commerce Act that gave the Commerce Department the power to regulate the aviation industry. He is most known for signing the Indian Citizenship Act. This act gave all American Indians United States Citizenships but allowed them to keep all of their tribal lands.

Willie May's fans will love to add this 1966 Topps Willie Mays #1 reprint card to their collection. The card features Willie Mays in his San Fransisco Giant's uniform with his glove on one hand, and a ball in the other. He played in the MLB for 22 years. Most of them with the San Fransisco Giants, and the New York Giants. Towards the end of his career he played for the New York Mets. He was inducted in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame during the first year that he became eligible, this was in 1979. Willie Mays, along with two other players share the record for the most All Star games played.

During the second half of Shaw presidency the organization included many professional married women such as Susan Walker Fitzgerald, Bryn Mawr and Katherine Dexter McCormick (Franzen, 2008). The relationship among the women of the organization was strong and there were no core of officers during the presidency of Anna Howard Shaw. The success of the organization during Shaw presidency was perhaps because of her social position; she had high tolerance for discord. During Shaw presidency the organization had more connections to other progressive era organizations and associations than any other period in the existence of its existence. Shaw had strong connections to the Frances Willard and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) (Franzen, 2008). WCTU was the largest women’s organization in the United States during the 1900’s. Many joined the wealthy benefactors of NAWSA such as the leaders of the settlement houses, prison reform, and women socialites. During Shaw presidency a diverse range of women and men attended NAWSA conventions. In these conventions Shaw personally spoke about the issues beyond suffrage, such as opposition to American imperialism and the different needs of working women. NAWSA expanded by making many other groups become NAWSA family such as the College Equal Suffrage League and the National Men’s League (Franzen, 2008). NAWSA needed the collision of these groups to expand its base. NAWSA needed the financial support of the wealthy women and

Presidential Election of 1912 was a period of time, where presidential candidates have a lot to deal with. From political issues to compete with each other, and do whatever it takes to win the most votes. It was a time, where candidates were in disagreement one from the other. As in the case of Theodore Roosevelt from the Republican party with his disagreement with this fellow candidate William Howard Taft. The presidential Election of 1912, also brought along significant number of issues, that were concerns of the Americans. Big issues such as; Labor question, the tariff, votes for women, cost of living, among other issues. Voters decisions were split between the candidates. How candidates responded to these issues, determined voter's mind.

In the year of 1930 Herbert Hoover was president, he was the 31st president of the U.S. He served from 1929 to 1933. On February 18, 1930 the dwarf planet Pluto was ddiscovered in Flagstaff, Arizona. In March 1930, over 3.2 million people were unemployed because of the stock market crash in 1929. To make money in New York because of the stck market crash around 6,000

Will Rogers lived in a ranch growing up. Will worked with cattle and learned to ride and lasso at a young age. He became so talented with a rope, he was placed in the Guiness Book of World Records for throwing three lassos at once. One of them went around the horse's neck, another circled around another rider, and the last one flew under a horse.The rope caught all the horses legs together! Wow, He had many talents, but lassoing was very important.He also starred in the Will Rogers Follies. There was much time and effort put into the show put after a few short months a show was born. There you have it Will Rogers short but awesome life.

On April 23, 1934, United States Senator Huey P. Long delivered his most well-known speech to the American people via radio. His speech became known as “Every Man A King.” During this time period, the United States had felt the effects of the Great Depression for about five years and looked to the president for a solution to their suffering. Both presidents during this time, President Herbert Hoover and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, had the responsibility of facing the economic depression and leading the United States out from the clutches of the Great Depression. Feeling that he himself would resolve the issues more effectively, the senator committed himself to run for president in 1936, threatening the current president Roosevelt.