How did Alfred E. Smith differ from Herbert Hoover?

Alfred E. Smith came from common English-Irish parents in New York City, and came to the attention of the Tammany political machine due to his energy and love of politics. read more

Alfred E. Smith came from common English-Irish parents in New York City, and came to the attention of the Tammany political machine due to his energy and love of politics. He rose through the ranks as a progressive democrat and served multiple terms as governor of New York. read more

Last night, John McCain and Barack Obama attended the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York City, where they told jokes in white ties. In case you're not familiar, former New York Governor Al Smith (1873-1944) was the Democratic nominee in the 1928 presidential election, and was defeated by Herbert Hoover. read more