Robert La Follette Jr.
American politician and governor
Born
February 6th, 1895
130 years ago
Died
February 24th, 1953
72 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a U.S. Congressman from Wisconsin
Governed Wisconsin from 1933 to 1939
Played a significant role in Progressive reform
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