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Dawes, Charles (1865-1951) Speech endorsing Gov. Frank O. Lowden for president

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02679.43 Author/Creator: Dawes, Charles (1865-1951) Place Written: Chicago, IL Type: Pamphlet Date: 20 May 1920 Pagination: 12 p. ; 10 x 16.2 cm. Order a Copy

He focuses on the high cost of living and the business of running the government which he feels the Governor of Illinois is the best candidate for.

Dawes, Charles Gates, 1865-1951

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