Alfred Smith (politician)

Alfred E. Smith was an influential American politician and statesman who served as the governor of New York for four terms from 1919 to 1928. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his progressive reforms and efforts to improve urban living conditions. Smith was the first Catholic to secure a major-party presidential nomination in 1928, running against Herbert Hoover. Despite losing the election, he played a significant role in shaping Democratic policies and was a prominent advocate for social justice, labor rights, and government reform during his career.