Portrait of an American: Charles G. DawesFull-length, sympathetic biography of the American lawyer and banker. |
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Mark Hanna had arrived a few hours before Dawes . After the St. Louis convention , he was to rank as incomparably the greatest political manager ever to come on the national scene . The Hanna legend would grow lustier and lustier ...
Mark Hanna had arrived a few hours before Dawes . After the St. Louis convention , he was to rank as incomparably the greatest political manager ever to come on the national scene . The Hanna legend would grow lustier and lustier ...
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Despite Roosevelt's statement , Platt arrived in Philadelphia beating the tom - toms for the New York Governor . When Quay protested that “ A man as combative and impulsive as Roosevelt is the worst type of Vice - President , ” Platt ...
Despite Roosevelt's statement , Platt arrived in Philadelphia beating the tom - toms for the New York Governor . When Quay protested that “ A man as combative and impulsive as Roosevelt is the worst type of Vice - President , ” Platt ...
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... Service men , arrived at the domed Temple of Music for the public reception . He was greeted by thunderous cheers and applause . There is no doubt that McKinley was beloved by his fellow countrymen as few Presidents have been .
... Service men , arrived at the domed Temple of Music for the public reception . He was greeted by thunderous cheers and applause . There is no doubt that McKinley was beloved by his fellow countrymen as few Presidents have been .
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