Campaign literature from Robert La Follette

La Follette campaign literature


Robert La Follette became a national symbol of Progressivism in the early 1900s, introducing a series of reforms intended to protect individuals from corporate power and greed. La Follette was elected governor of Wisconsin in 1900, and to the U.S. Senate in 1906. These campaign documents, spanning from 1902-1910, highlight La Follette's accomplishments both in Wisconsin and nationally.


Related Topics: The Progressive Era
The Career of Robert M. La Follette
Progressivism and the Wisconsin Idea
Creator: La Follette, Robert M.
Pub Data: Wisconsin Historical Society. (pamphlet 56-1080)
Citation: La Follette campaign literature. Wisconsin Historical Society. Online facsimile at:  http://wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=1180; Visited on: 4/20/2024