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RE
Copyright, 1924
BY WM. H. WISE & Co. PART I
NEW HALL OF FAME
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Fall of empires and cabinets
Lloyd George, the voice of Britain
His position in 1923
Physical characteristics
Characteristics of a burro,
Eyes depict changing emotions
Birth and early life
First seat in parliament
Chancellor of the Exchequer
English ability to liberalize constitution
The Labor Party in England
Started life as a radical
First political effort against Boer War
Responsible for reform of the budget
Contribution at start of World War
Became premier at very discouraging time
Fought war on național nerve
A marvel at propaganda
At his best in conference:
Leadership at home challenged
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Against the old diplomacy
Break with France over reparations
Relations with Briand and Poincare
His second serious error
The Irish settlement .
Success of De Valera
Influence of American support
First conferences
Final settlement of Trish problem
Crisis with Turks .
Plans American trip .
Urges acceptance of Secretary Hughes' proposals
Enthusiastic welcome at home
Mrs. Lloyd George and children
A tradition breaker
Permanent value of work still to be judged
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Considered one of world's greatest men
A typical American of his time
Birth and family history
Childhood and education
An enthusiast and hero worshipper
Studies law and completes naval history
Enters politics and is elected to Assembly
On death of wife he hides in Dakota
Becomes author of stories of outdoor life
Returns East and accepts Republican nomination for
mayor of New York