'''Al Smith''' (1873-1944), a Democrat, was the dominant Democratic politician in [[New York State]] in the 1920s and was elected governor five times. He was defeated for president in 1928. Smith was a leader of the [[Progressive Era]] because of his efficiency-oriented, growth-promoting pro-business policies as governor. He moved from a leader of liberals in the 1920s to a leader of conservatives in the 1930s.
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'''Al Smith''' (1873-1944), was the dominant Democratic politician in [[New York State]] in the 1920s and was elected governor five times. He was defeated for president in 1928. Smith was a leader of the [[Progressive Era]] because of his efficiency-oriented, growth-promoting pro-business policies as governor. He moved from a leader of liberals in the 1920s to a leader of conservatives in the 1930s.