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Robert M. La Follette, American lawyer and politician, 20th Governor of Wisconsin (died 1925)

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Robert M. La Follette

American lawyer and politician (1855–1925)

Robert Marion La Follette Sr., nicknamed "Fighting Bob," was an American lawyer and politician. He represented Wisconsin in both chambers of Congress and served as the 20th governor of Wisconsin from 1901 to 1906. A Republican for most of his life, he ran for president of the…
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Governor of Wisconsin

Head of government of the U.S. state of Wisconsin

The governor of Wisconsin is the head of government of Wisconsin and the commander-in-chief of the state's army and air forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Wisconsin Legislature, to convene the…
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