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Vocabulary:

delayed

progressive

liberal

Interesting Fact:

La Follette represents Wisconsin in the Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol.

Study Questions:

Why did La Follette delay in taking his U.S. Senate seat?

How many years did La Follette represent Wisconsin in the U.S. Senate?

What are some examples of the liberal legislation La Follette worked on while in the Senate?

U.S. historical events that occurred on January 25:

1915: The beginning of transcontinental telephone service begins with a phone call from Alexander Graham Bell.

1961: The first presidential news conference carried live by television and radio.

January 25

January 25, 1905: Robert La Follette was elected to the U.S. Senate, but delayed taking his seat until January 1906. Once there, La Follette became a leader of the progressive senators, pushing the administration towards more liberal legislation.

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January 25, 1905: Robert La Follette was elected to the U.S. Senate, but delayed taking his seat until January 1906. Once there, La Follette became a leader of the progressive senators, pushing the administration towards more liberal legislation.