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The movie Mr
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The movie Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)1 produced and directed by Frank Capra2 has been viewed historically as both a symbol of patriotism and an attack on the United States government. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington narrates the journey of James Stewart's3 character Jefferson Smith, leader of the group called the Boy Rangers, from average man to United States Senator. Smith was chose to fill a vacancy in the Senate even though he lacked political experience. The senators, Jim Taylor4 and Joseph Paine5, in cooperation with Governor Hubert Hoover, purposely chose Jefferson Smith because they believed his lack of political expertise would allow them too smoothly pass their bill, which involved the use of land at Willet Creek to build a dam and, in turn, make money. Capra follows Jefferson Smith to Washington and shows Smith's struggle to prove himself as a worthy senator. After his swearing...
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