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On September 28, 1932, Franklin Delano Roosevelt during his campaign for the United States presidency, made a speech at McCook Nebraska praising Senator George W. Norris. In it he laid out his thoughts on what constitutes true greatness in a public official. This work highlights that speech and its concept of a political legacy based on the principles of integrity, unselfishness, courage and consistency. The political legacies of five Senators who served in the 76th U.S. Congress are analyzed to validate Roosevelt’s theory of public service excellence. Since public servants almost universally aspire for a positive legacy this book presents a unique perspective on that aspiration.