Robert M. La Follette

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:advocated_for progressive reforms
income tax reform
regulation of railroads
gptkbp:advocates_for Women's suffrage
Labor rights
Regulation of monopolies
Direct election of senators
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_Wisconsin–_Madison
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Wisconsin_Idea
gptkbp:birth_date 1855-06-14
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Primrose,_Wisconsin
gptkbp:born_in gptkb:Wisconsin
gptkbp:campaigns Social justice
Political reform
Economic reform
gptkbp:children gptkb:Mary_La_Follette
gptkb:Robert_M._La_Follette_Jr.
gptkb:Philip_La_Follette
gptkbp:death_date 1925-06-18
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Madison,_Wisconsin
gptkbp:died_in 1925
gptkbp:election 1912 presidential election
gptkbp:founder gptkb:the_Progressive_Party
the National Progressive Republican League
gptkbp:has_child gptkb:Belle_Case_La_Follette
gptkbp:honors gptkb:La_Follette_School_of_Public_Affairs
gptkb:Robert_M._La_Follette_Award
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Robert M. La Follette
gptkbp:influenced Progressive Era reforms
Future progressive politicians
future progressive politicians
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Populist_Movement
gptkbp:is_a_member_of gptkb:the_Wisconsin_Historical_Society
gptkb:the_American_Bar_Association
gptkb:the_American_Federation_of_Labor
gptkb:the_American_Political_Science_Association
gptkb:the_United_States_Senate
gptkb:the_National_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Colored_People
gptkb:the_National_Farmers'_Union
the Wisconsin Progressive Party
the Wisconsin State Assembly
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of gptkb:the_League_of_Nations
gptkb:healthcare_reform
civil rights legislation
public health initiatives
environmental conservation
the right to vote for all citizens
the right to organize
the eight-hour workday
the establishment of a minimum wage.
gptkbp:is_active_in the anti-war movement
gptkbp:is_criticized_for gptkb:the_Federal_Reserve_System
gptkb:the_Treaty_of_Versailles
the influence of money in politics
the banking system
the military-industrial complex
the two-party system
the political status quo
the political machine system
corporate lobbying practices
the American entry into World War I
gptkbp:is_married_to gptkb:Belle_Case_La_Follette
gptkbp:is_remembered_for his contributions to American politics
gptkbp:known_for Progressive reforms
gptkbp:leadership the Wisconsin Idea
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Political_accountability
Public health initiatives
Consumer protection laws
Advocacy for civil rights
Social welfare programs
Campaign finance reform
Anti-corruption measures
Opposition to corporate influence in politics
Public education reforms
Environmental protection advocacy
Labor movement support
Political transparency efforts
Advocacy for small farmers
Promotion of public utilities
Direct democracy initiatives
Progressive reforms in the U. S.
gptkbp:notable_nominees the Republican presidential nomination
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:La_Follette's_Magazine
gptkb:The_La_Follette_Committee
gptkbp:office gptkb:Governor
U. S. Senator from Wisconsin
gptkbp:party gptkb:Progressive_Party
gptkbp:political_affiliation gptkb:Progressive_Party
gptkbp:political_ideology Progressivism
gptkbp:political_party gptkb:Progressive_Party
gptkbp:position Leader of the Progressive Movement
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Francis_E._Mc_Govern
gptkbp:promoted direct democracy
gptkbp:runs_through gptkb:President_of_the_United_States
gptkbp:served_as gptkb:Governor
gptkbp:signature Signature of Robert M. La Follette.svg
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Belle_La_Follette
gptkbp:successor gptkb:John_J._Blaine
gptkbp:supported women's suffrage
gptkbp:term_end 1925-06-18
gptkbp:term_start 1906-01-01
gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in gptkb:the_Progressive_Era
gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of gptkb:social_justice
labor rights
consumer protection laws
environmental legislation
government transparency
public utilities
anti-corruption measures
fair labor standards
anti-trust laws
public education reform
anti-monopoly legislation
gptkbp:was_influenced_by the Populist movement
gptkbp:was_involved_in the establishment of the Federal Trade Commission
the establishment of the direct primary system
gptkbp:was_known_for his oratory skills
his stance on civil liberties
his opposition to corporate power
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wilson_Administration
gptkb:the_Old_Senate_Chamber
gptkb:54th_United_States_Congress
gptkb:48th_United_States_Congress
gptkb:63rd_United_States_Congress
gptkb:1924_Presidential_Election
gptkb:67th_United_States_Congress
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4