AL SMITH - MASTER OF POLITICS From a young age Alfred Emanuel Smith exemplified a responsible and determined individual. This can be seen in his initiative to take action by quitting school and engaging in various occupations after his father passed away. Although he had little formal education, his intelligence and charisma would help play a major role in his success. Mr. Smith's childhood was fairly normal. He was born in New York City on …showed first 75 words of 3879 total…

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