Nation Mourns Alfred E Smith

The video covers the life and legacy of Al Smith, a prominent figure in New York's history. It highlights his early life on the Lower East Side, his rise to the governor's mansion, and his four-term fight for social legislation. In 1928, he was nominated for president by Franklin D. Roosevelt but was unsuccessful. In 1936, he broke with the Democratic Party. His later years were spent focusing on the Empire State Building and his family. The video concludes with his recognition as a 'Happy Warrior' and a great American.

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