Governor Al Smith

Incidents in Al Smith's boyhood, youth, career in politics and final days are told in a way to inspire young Catholics who might be inclined to shy away from a role in politics. Emphasis is put on his love of fun, his rapport with people, his honesty in politics, and he is pictured as an outstanding American and a staunch Catholic. Al Smith's daughter and James Farley's memories, along with others have contributed their slants -- and Farley has written an introduction showing Al Smith as a great example.