Al Smith and the Emergence of the New America.

AMERICAN politicians; TOLERATION; SMITH, Al, 1928-2002; PRESIDENTIAL candidates; CATHOLIC Church

The article explores how a courageous politician fought the bigotry of another era with reference to the efforts of Former Governor of New York, Al Smith, which resulted in the emergence of the New America. Topics discussed include conflict between Catholicism and citizenship; religious affiliation bar him from serving in the nation’s highest elective office; and several Catholics seek the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.