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Reed Fights For Causes. Missouri Senator Known For Fearlessness
Senator James A. Reed of Missouri is praised for fearlessness and relentless fighting for causes. The long-time public figure, who joined Kansas City politics with the Goats faction, fought for reform, opposed some party leaders, and once defended Henry Ford in a libel suit, balancing law practice with Senate duties.
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James A. Reed
United States
Missouri
Reed
Din
Ohio
Iowa
Kansas City
Goats
Bailey
Ozark Mountains
Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Democratic Party
Free Lance
William E. Borah
Free Lancing
Coolidge
Mellon
Wall Street
Charles G. Dawes
Senate
Henry Ford
Aaron Sapiro
A. H. Ulm
N. Y. Times