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Bookmark or Share- Robert M. La Follette summary | BritannicaRobert M. La Follette, (born June 14, 1855, Primrose, Wis., U.S.—died June 18, 1925, Washington, D.C.), U.S. politician. He served as a county district attorney in Wisconsin (1880–84) and in the U.S. House of Representatives (1885–91).
- Robert M. La Follette - Encyclopedia BritannicaRobert M. La Follette (born June 14, 1855, Primrose, Wisconsin, U.S.—died June 18, 1925, Washington, D.C.) was an American leader of the Progressive movement who, as governor of Wisconsin (1901–06) and U.S. senator (1906–25), was noted for his support of reform legislation.
- Robert La Follette: A Featured Biography - U.S. SenateIndependent and impassioned, La Follette championed such progressive reform measures as regulation of railroads, direct election of senators, and worker protection, while opposing American entry into World War I and condemning wartime restrictions on free speech.
- TR Center - La Follette, Robert Marion, Sr. - Theodore Roosevelt CenterRobert “Fighting Bob” La Follette (1855-1925), a progressive reformer from Wisconsin, resisted the corrupt influence of railroads, utilities, and large corporations. Like other early twentieth century activists, he challenged fellow citizens to take control of the machinery of government.
- Robert M. La Follette - WikipediaRobert Marion La Follette Sr. (June 14, 1855 – June 18, 1925), nicknamed “Fighting Bob,” was an American lawyer and politician. He represented Wisconsin in both chambers of Congress and served as the governor of Wisconsin from 1901 to 1906.
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