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A sweeping look at how reformers used laws, ballots, and public pressure to reshape American politics in the early 20th century.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of true stories centered around the lives and achievements of five extraordinary individuals. It delves into the lives of an Irish Catholic politician, a Wall Street broker, a Democratic judge, a blacksmith-turned-lobbyist, and a millionaire capitalist who defied social norms to champion the rights of the poor and marginalized. The author explores how each of these individuals, with backgrounds spanning different religions, social statuses, and political affiliations, defied expectations to uplift their communities. These stories illustrate the power of democracy when ordinary people find leaders who are loyal, brave, and connected to the needs of the people they represent, inspiring hope for a better, more just future. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330180693_0
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