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. |
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| 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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