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Robert La Follette was governor from 1901 to 1906, and U.S. Senator from 1906 to 1925. In that time, he developed a strong party platform for Wisconsin's Progressive Republicans and legislated important Progressive policies. The Wisconsin Idea. La Follete had an idea for a Progressive experiment called the Wisconsin Idea.
Robert La Follette BS1879, LLD1901, the eventual architect of the Progressive movement, was also known for devising exploits that included putting a farm animal on the balcony of University Hall, stealing grapes from the experimental farm, and taking croquet sets from Ladies’ Hall. His academic performance was shaky.
17 de may. de 2018 · Robert Marion La Follette. Robert Marion La Follette (1855-1925), governor of Wisconsin and U.S. senator, was one of the leading Progressive reform politicians of his day. Robert M. La Follette was born June 14, 1855, on a frontier farm in Dane County, Wis. As a teenager, he farmed for several years before entering the University of Wisconsin.
Classic Senate Speeches. Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Free Speech in Wartime. October 6, 1917. Six months after the United States entered World War I, in the midst of the war fever then sweeping the country, Robert M. La Follette, Sr ., of Wisconsin defended his right to speak out against the war in a forceful address to the Senate.
Robert Marion "Fighting Bob" La Follette Sr. (June 14, 1855 – June 18, 1925) was an American Republican and Progressive lawyer and politician from Wisconsin. After a stint as District Attorney in Dane County, Wisconsin, La Follete represented Wisconsin in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1885 to 1891. After losing his seat in 1890, he returned to Wisconsin and rebuilt his legal ...
LA FOLLETTE, ROBERT M. (1855–1925)Robert Marion La Follette was one of the few giants in the history of the United States senate, ranking with henry clay and daniel webster. Born in a Wisconsin log cabin, he was graduated from his state's university in Madison, began his legal practice there, and spent three undistinguished terms (1885–1891) in Congress.
Robert “Fighting Bob” La Follette (1855-1925), a progressive reformer from Wisconsin, resisted the corrupt influence of railroads, utilities, and large corporations. Like other early twentieth century activists, he challenged fellow citizens to take control of the machinery of government. Following a brief stint as a district attorney, La ...
