Part 8/12:
From Wealth to Politics: The Turbulent Turn
Despite its splendor, Newberry’s life took a complex turn into the political arena. In 1918, amid the aftermath of World War I, he entered the race for the U.S. Senate. Facing a formidable opponent—industrialist Henry Ford—Newberry relied heavily on campaign spending to establish his candidacy. The campaign was fiercely competitive and, ultimately, controversial.