Al Smith

Alfred Emanuel Smith, Jr. (December 30, 1873–October 4, 1944), known in private and public life as Al Smith, was an American politician who was elected Governor of New York four times, and was the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate in 1928. He was the first Roman Catholic and Irish-American to run for President as a major party nominee. He lost the election to Herbert Hoover. He then became president of the Empire State, Inc. and was instrume... more

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  • Dec 30, 1873

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  • Oct 4, 1944 (age 70 years)

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  • Alfred E. Smith

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  • Jan 1, 1919
  • Dec 31, 1920
  • Jan 1, 1921
  • Dec 31, 1922
  • Jan 1, 1923
  • Dec 31, 1928
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