... Charles Evans Hughes. Hughes brought out most of his progressive philosophies while working as a lawyer and Governor in New York State. He also helped the American Government progress following World War I as the Secretary of State during Warren Harding and President Coolidge's presidencies. "He was a superb communicator, an elegant writer. A happy blend of conservatism and liberalism, he ... embraced a protective approach vis-a-vis both economic-proprietarian rights and civil rights and liberties. Thus, he could say no to many pre-1937 attempts by the federal government to broaden the ...

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