James E. Ferguson

James E. Ferguson was an American Democratic Party politician who served as Governor of Texas from 1915 to 1917. his tenure was notable for a wide range of social reforms. The rent paid by tenant farmers was curbed,^[1] 3 new eleemosynary institutions were set up, and a law was passed appropriating 1 million dollars for county schools. A compulsory school attendance law was also enacted.^[2]

In 1920 Ferguson left the Democratic Party and established his own American Party to stand for the Presidency of the United States. Ferguson put forward a platform that opposed the League of Nations and votes for women. It did include a number of progressive proposals. Amongst these included government loans to small farmers, “living wages” for labor, and generous pensions for disabled soldiers. 2 years later, he returned to the Democratic Party.^[3]

James E. Ferguson Media

Monument to the governors Ferguson at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas

References

↑ The Governors of Texas by Ross Phares, 1999, P.133
↑ American Demagogues: twentieth century. With an introduction by Allan Nevins, 1959, by Reinhard Henry Luthin, P.153
↑ American Demagogues: twentieth century. With an introduction by Allan Nevins, 1959, by Reinhard Henry Luthin, P.164-165

[1] The Governors of Texas by Ross Phares, 1999, P.133

[2] American Demagogues: twentieth century. With an introduction by Allan Nevins, 1959, by Reinhard Henry Luthin, P.153

[3] American Demagogues: twentieth century. With an introduction by Allan Nevins, 1959, by Reinhard Henry Luthin, P.164-165

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