Belle Moskowitz

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As the closest advisor to Alfred E. Smith, four-term Democratic governnor of New York and presidential candidate, Belle Moskowitz (1877-1933) was the most powerful woman in Democratic party politics during the 1920s. She served as Smith's strategist, public relations director, and campaign manager, and was a major force in shaping the social welfare programs fro which his administration is best know today. -- Michael Kazin, Washington Post.

subjects: Politics and government,  Women in politics,  Women political consultants,  Political activity,  20th century,  United States,  Politicians,  Social reformers,  Political consultants,  Women,  Biography,  History,  Hommes politiques,  Biographies,  Réformateurs sociaux,  Politique et gouvernement,  Politik,  Politicians, united states,  New york (state), politics and government,  Women, political activity,  Conseillères politiques,  Conseillers politiques,  Femmes,  Activité politique,  Histoire,  State & Local,  General,  Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA),  New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)

People: Alfred E. Smith (1873-1944),  Alfred Emanuel Smith (1873-1944),  Belle Moskowitz (1877-1933)

Places: New York (State),  United States

Times: 1865-1950,  20th century