Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Commemorative Coin Act Introduced

Legislation was introduced in the Senate Thursday that, if passed, would honor the life and legacy of Robert M. La Follette, Sr. with up to 500,000 silver commemorative coins in 2011.

La Follette (June 14, 1885 - June 20, 1925) was born in Primrose, a small town southwest of Madison, Wisconsin. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives, as the governor of Wisconsin and then in the U.S. Senate until his death.

Known as "Fighting Bob," La Follette was a founder of the national progressive movement and championed causes that fought for workers compensation, women’s rights, limited monopolies, elimination of pork barrel spending and many other progressive issues. La Follette was a man who stood up for what he believed, to include his strong opposition to World War I — the most controversial aspect of his life. Read the rest of this entry »