Robert M. La Follette
Robert Marion "Fighting Bob" La Follette, Sr. (June 14, 1855 – June 18, 1925) was an American Republican. He was a U.S. senator from Wisconsin from January 2, 1906 to his death. He ran for president in 1924 but lost. If La Follette had won, he would have been the seventh president to die in office. He is thought to be one of the greatest senators in American history.
Robert M. La Follette | |
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| United States Senator from Wisconsin | |
| In office January 2, 1906 – June 18, 1925 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph V. Quarles |
| Succeeded by | Robert M. La Follette, Jr. |
| 20th Governor of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 7, 1901 – January 1, 1906 | |
| Lieutenant | Jesse Stone (1901–1902) |
| Preceded by | Edward Scofield |
| Succeeded by | James O. Davidson |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1885 – March 4, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Burr W. Jones |
| Succeeded by | Allen R. Bushnell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Marion La Follette June 14, 1855 Primrose, Wisconsin |
| Died | June 18, 1925 (aged 70) Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Republican Progressive |
| Spouse(s) | Belle Case La Follette (1881-1925) |
| Children | Fola La Follette, Robert M. La Follette, Jr., Philip La Follette, Mary La Follette |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Signature | Robert M. La Follette's signature |
La Follette was born on June 14, 1855 in Primrose, Wisconsin. He was of English-Scottish-French descent abd studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. La Follette was married to Belle Case Le Follette from 1881 to his death. They had four children.
La Follette diedin Washington, D.C., from a heart disease, aged 70.[1]
Robert M. La Follette Media
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Robert M. La Follette's college yearbook photo, 1879
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Portrait by C. M. Bell c. 1885–1890
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Portrait from History of the Bench and Bar of Wisconsin, vol. 2, 1898
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La Follette addressing a large Chautauqua assembly in Decatur, Illinois, 1905
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Robert M. La Follette, Sr.
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Title: LAFOLLETTE, ROBERT M. REP. FROM WISCONSIN 1885-1891; GOVERNOR, 1901-1906; SENATOR, 1906-1925*Abstract/medium: 1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller
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Time cover, December 3, 1923
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- Image 1 — Robert M. La Follette, Sr., three-quarter length portrait, standing before microphone, making oratorical gestures; right arm upraised, facing right (circa 1924)* * Image 2 — Robert La Follette, Sr., three-quarter length, facing front, standing at microphone, with clenched fists (circa 1924)
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1924 presidential election results by county. Counties won by La Follette are marked green.
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La Follette with his wife and daughter in February 1924
References
- ↑ La Follette Dies In Capital Home. Lauded By His Foes. Final Attack of Heart Disease in Early Morning Is Fatal to Insurgent Leader. June 19, 1925. http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F70F12F73B5B12738DDDA00994DE405B858EF1D3. Retrieved 2012-10-11. "Senator Robert Marion La Follette, leader of the Republican Progressives and an independent candidate for the Presidency last year, died in his home here at 1:21 P.M. today from heart disease, which had been complicated by attacks of bronchial asthma and pneumonia. ...".
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