Up From the City Streets

""Up From the City Streets: Alfred E. Smith a Biographical Study in Contemporary Politics"" by Norman Hapgood is a comprehensive biography of Alfred E. Smith, a prominent American politician who rose from humble beginnings in the Lower East Side of New York City to become the Governor of New York and the first Catholic presidential nominee of a major political party in the United States. The book traces Smith's life from his childhood in a working-class family to his early political career as a state assemblyman and eventually his rise to the governorship of New York. Hapgood explores Smith's political beliefs and his advocacy for social reform, including his support for labor unions, women's suffrage, and public education. The biography also delves into Smith's unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1928, which was marked by anti-Catholic sentiment and accusations of corruption. Hapgood examines the impact of Smith's candidacy on American politics and the broader cultural and social changes that were taking place in the country during the 1920s.Overall, ""Up From the City Streets"" provides a detailed and insightful look into the life and career of one of the most influential politicians of the early 20th century, offering a fascinating glimpse into the political and social landscape of the time.1927. Illustrated. As governor of New York, Smith was a vigorous reformer and he became the first Roman Catholic to win the nomination of a major party for President of the United States. Contents: How a Twig Was Bent; The School of the Tiger; Awakening; Proving His Mastery; Opportunity; In the Governor�������s Chair; Major Purposes; Ideals and Business; Facing the Nation; and The Age and the Man.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.