"The Letters of Franklin K. Lane, Personal and Political" by Franklin K. Lane is a compilation of letters offering a window into the life and times of a prominent figure navigating early 20th-century America. This collection reveals the evolution of Franklin K. Lane, particularly during his time as Secretary of the Interior under President Woodrow Wilson, revealing his views on political events and his interwoven family life and friendships. The book sets the scene with a look at Lane's origins, followed by the selected letters which emphasize his experiences and innermost thoughts collected and organized by thoughtful editors. Through these chosen letters, Lane shows his dedication to public service, his navigation of the political ups and downs, and his thoughts on connections with family, friends, and those he worked with. Readers are given a rich tale of how personal life and political life were mixed during a key time in American history, all told through raw, firsthand accounts.
The Letters of Franklin K. Lane, Personal and Political
By Franklin K. Lane
Experience the thoughts and challenges of a key political player as he balances public service with personal relationships in a collection of intimate letters.
Summary
About the AuthorFranklin Knight Lane was an American progressive politician from California. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as United States Secretary of the Interior from 1913 to 1920. He also served as a commissioner of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and was the Democratic nominee for Governor of California in 1902, losing a narrow race in what was then a heavily Republican state.
Franklin Knight Lane was an American progressive politician from California. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as United States Secretary of the Interior from 1913 to 1920. He also served as a commissioner of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and was the Democratic nominee for Governor of California in 1902, losing a narrow race in what was then a heavily Republican state.
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