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James Farley

James Farley was an influential American politician and businessman best known for his role as the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency. He played a crucial part in organizing and promoting the New Deal policies that aimed to combat the Great Depression. Farley was also instrumental in building the Democratic Party’s modern national campaign infrastructure. After leaving politics, he became a successful advertising executive and helped to shape strategies that are still used in modern political campaigning. His legacy includes advancements in political organization and campaign techniques.