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Ambitious Beginnings: The Early Life And Political Career Of William Langer, Eric Rogness
Ambitious Beginnings: The Early Life And Political Career Of William Langer, Eric Rogness
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This essay examines William Langer' s early life and political career until his abortive attempt to become governor of North Dakota in 1920. It argues that William Langer was a man driven by a need for status. It was this quest for status that drove him to politics and explains his rapid rise through the ranks. It also explains the large degree of publicity and controversy that permeated his early career. He was a man who wanted to stand out, he wanted recognition by his peers, and he wanted public office. Publicity and controversy served those ends. Moreover, I feel …