Fighting Bob vs. Silent Cal: The Conservative Tradition from La Follette to Taft and Beyond.

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Title:	Fighting Bob vs. Silent Cal: The Conservative Tradition from La Follette to Taft and Beyond.
Authors:	Taylor, Jeff¹
Source:	Modern Age. Fall2008, Vol. 50 Issue 4, p295-305. 11p.
Subject Terms:	Conservatism, Political doctrines, United States history
Geographic Terms:	United States
People:	Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933, La Follette, Robert M. (Robert Marion), 1855-1925
Abstract:	This article examines American conservatism in the early part of the 20th century. The author examines the political legacy of Senator Robert La Follette and U.S. President Calvin Coolidge on conservative thought. He argues that despite the changing labels and circumstances, La Follette represents contemporary conservatism better than Coolidge.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	This article examines American conservatism in the early part of the 20th century. The author examines the political legacy of Senator Robert La Follette and U.S. President Calvin Coolidge on conservative thought. He argues that despite the changing labels and circumstances, La Follette represents contemporary conservatism better than Coolidge.
ISSN:	00267457