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Roosevelt era reshapes party lines in shifting American politics
A Washington observer foresees a Republican realignment and a Roosevelt built party amid intraparty tensions. He notes dangers from radical Democrats and the need for balanced concessions as Roosevelt faces strong opposition from within and the possibility of a conservative coalition forming. The piece also profiles James A. Wetmore, retiring after 49 years as acting supervising architect, ending a long government service bright with public buildings.
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Washington
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Henry P. Fletcher
Fletcher
Hastings
Delaware
Bolton
Ohio
House of Congress
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Congress
South
Gible
Solid South
Middle West
Rocky Mountain
Mississippi River
Mississippi
James A. ‘Wetmore
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Treasury
Mr. Wetmore
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Western Newspaper Union