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New York Gov. Al Smith: Perseverance in both political endeavors and faith

New York Gov. Al Smith: Perseverance in both political endeavors and faith

Monday, June 29, 2026
To President Franklin Roosevelt, he was the "Happy Warrior." To suspicious Protestants, he was a pawn of the pope. Amid such conflicting views as these, a remarkable political career was forged. The post New York Gov. Al Smith: Perseverance in both political endeavors and faith first appeared on OSV News.