| Al Smith | |
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| 34th President of the United States | |
| In office:
March 4, 1929 - March 4, 1933 | |
| Preceded by: | James M. Cox |
| Succeded by: | Herbert Hoover |
| Governor of New York | |
| In office:
March 4, 1901 - March 4, 1909 | |
| Preceded by: | Grover Cleveland |
| Succeded by: | William Howard Taft |
| Governor of New York | |
| In office:
January 1, 1899 - December 31, 1900 | |
| Preceded by: | Unknown |
| Succeded by: | Unknown |
| Biography | |
| Born: |
December 30 1873, Manhattan, New York |
| Died | Octoebr 4 1944, New York City |
| Nationality: | American |
| Political party: | Democratic |
| Spouse: |
Catherine Ann Dunn |
| Children: | 5 |
| Alma mater: |
None |
| Occupation: | Politician |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic |
Al Smith was an american politician who served as the 34th President of the United States (1929 - 1937).
Generally viewed as a popular political figure, despite the fact that he was in office during the greatest economic crisis in world history.
He enacted a program of public works to fight the depression, but was unable to keep unemployment down. Although the economy was beginning to recover, he was defeated in the 1932 presidential election by Herbert Hoover.