Reprint of a work originally published in 1987 by Oxford U. Press. As the closest advisor to Alfred E. Smith, four-term Governor of New York, Belle Moskowitz (1877-1933) was the most powerful woman in the Democratic party during the 1920s. She served as Smith's strategist, public relations director, and campaign manager, and was a major force in shaping the social welfare programs for which his administration is known. This biography restores to history the career of a pioneering activist. Perry is Moskowitz's granddaughter, and holds a Chair in U.S. History and American studies at St. Louis University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
As the closest advisor to Alfred E. Smith, four-term Democratic governor of New York and presidential candidate, Belle Moskowitz (1877-1933) was the most powerful woman in Democratic party politics during the 1920s. She served as Smith's strategist, public relations director, and campaign manager, and was a major force in shaping the social welfare programs for which his administration is best known today.
Now available in a new edition, this well-crafted feminist biography restores to history the career of a pioneering activist who achieved unprecedented influence in American politics.
