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Edwin Jaeckle
Edwin Frederick Jaeckle (October 27, 1894 – May 14, 1992) was a Republican politician and party chairman in New York State during the 1930s and 1940s. During his tenure as chairman, Jaeckle enforced strict adherence to party discipline, which significantly bolstered the party's standing in the state. As chairman, Jaeckle exerted an outsized influence on the state's political landscape. In the 1944 book ''The Big Bosses'', by Charles Van Devander, Jaeckle was portrayed as single-handedly controlling the state legislature and helping shape and execute the party's platform. According to the book, the Albany Legislative Correspondents' Association included in its annual satirical show a song with the refrain: "You've gotta get Jaeckle's O.K." Jaeckle also sometimes played kingmaker; for instance, he selected New York City District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey as the Republican candidate for the New York governorship. Dewey won the race and served three terms as governor; Jaeckle is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaeckle Campaign Poster 1917
Edwin Frederick Jaeckle (October 27, 1894 – May 14, 1992) was a Republican Party (United States), Republican politician and party chairman in New York State during the 1930s and 1940s. During his tenure as chairman, Jaeckle enforced strict adherence to party discipline, which significantly bolstered the party's standing in the state. As chairman, Jaeckle exerted an outsized influence on the state's political landscape. In the 1944 book ''The Big Bosses'', by Charles Van Devander, Jaeckle was portrayed as single-handedly controlling the state legislature and helping shape and execute the party's platform. According to the book, the Albany Legislative Correspondents' Association included in its annual satirical show a song with the refrain: "You've gotta get Jaeckle's O.K." Jaeckle also sometimes played kingmaker; for instance, he selected New York City District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey as the Republican candidate for the New York governorship. Dewey won the race and served thre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
