Life of Herbert Hoover Keeper of the Torch, 1933-1964

Name: Life of Herbert Hoover Keeper of the Torch, 1933-1964
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ISBN: 9780230103108

ISBN-10: 0230103103

ISBN-13: 9780230103108

Edition: 2013

Authors: Gary Dean Best

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It has often been said of Herbert Hoover that his accomplishments even before he became president were adequate to ensure him an important place in American history, even without his service in the White House. It is equally true that his achievements during his post-presidential years are sufficient, in themselves, to make him an important historical figure without reference to all that happened before l933. Hoover's post-presidential years were kaleidoscopic—filled with the activities of a man constantly on the move, both physically and mentally. He remained an active presence in politics, exerting his considerable influence in the Republican Party to maintain the GOP as the bulwark of…

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List price: $70.00
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date: 1/24/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 537
Size: 6.40" wide x 9.38" long x 1.45" tall
Weight: 2.2
Language: English



About the Author



Introduction



The Silent Period



The Politician



The Evangelist



Crises Abroad, Politics at Home



Campaigns



Leading the Loyal Opposition



The War Years



Planning for Peace



A New Attitude in Washington



On the Road at 71



Rolling Back the New Deal



The Great Debate



The Republican Years



The Ageless One



The Grand Old Man of the Grand Old Party


Conclusion


Afterword



Notes


Bibliography


Index


Photo section between pages 266 and 267