vcczar Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Sen. Bennett Champ Clark (MO-D) is the son of Speaker Champ Clark, and much more conservative. His introduction of Truman as VP nom is mostly due to him being the fellow US Sen of MO with him. The final action below might have more to do with Truman taking a rabid isolationist and conservative out of the US Sen. Smart move when considering Truman's policies. His actions: Clark, Bennett Champ 1933 worries NRA will interfere in labor-mgt rels Clark, Bennett Champ 1937 Helps organize Conservative Coalition to oppose FDR New Deal Clark, Bennett Champ 1941 Isolationists opposed to most of FDR's foreign affairs policies and war measures Clark, Bennett Champ 1944 Calls for the hanging of Emperor Hirohito of Japan Clark, Bennett Champ 1944 Introduces GI Bill to the US Senate Clark, Bennett Champ 1944 Makes the formal nomination of Harry Truman for VP Clark, Bennett Champ 1945 Appt as Fed Judge by Truman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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