Cleaning up Philadelphia William Lawrence Sr Cryptowit 12-19-21
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Answer to yesterday’s William Lawrence Sr Cryptowit quote puzzle: Cleaning up Philadelphia was worse than any battle I was ever in.
Gen. Smedley Butler
Bill-Thanks for quoting my favorite Marine turned Peace Activist.
He is the author of War is a Racket where he says he was a gangster for United Fruit Co.
He was also a Director of Public Safety for Philadelphia during the roaring twenties.
He is one of only 19 men to receive the Medal of Honor twice.
Besides being a highly decorated Marine, he had a remarkable career for a person born
of Quaker Heritage.
The Plot to Seize the White House by Jules Archer is a book about Smedley Butler and his refusal to be part of a coup to seize the Presidency from FDR.
The Smedley Butler Marine Corps Detachment 741 (Newtown Square) is one of many local
Military places named after him. Truly an amazing man!
Bob, Butler was a resident of Newtown Square (Newtown Township). The coup overture reportedly happened at his home at 3501 Goshen Road. Delaware County does have its history.