Belle and Bob La Follette : Partners in Politics by Bob Kann
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Overview: The most famous couple in Wisconsin politics,’Fighting Bob’La Follette and his wife, Belle Case La Follette, come to life in the pages of the newest addition to the Badger Biographies series for young readers. In an accessible format that includes historic images, a glossary of terms, and sidebars explaining political concepts, students learn about Progressive politics and reform in the early 20th century through the experiences of this pioneering couple. The father of’Progressive politics,’Bob La Follette was famous for digging in his heels when it came to reforming government corruption. He also gained a reputation for fiery speeches on the campaign trail and on the Senate floor. Belle La Follette was political in her own right. The first woman to graduate from the University of Wisconsin’s Law School, she was an advocate for world peace and an agitator for the women’s vote. She was also Bob’s most trusted political advisor. Together, the couple raised a family and fought for the changes they believed would make the world a better place.
Genre: Non-Fiction > Biographies & Memoirs
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