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Author:

Cohen, Michael A., 1971-

Title:

Live from the campaign trail : the greatest presidential campaign speeches of the twentieth century and how they shaped modern America / Michael A. Cohen.

Edition:

1st U.S. ed.

Publisher:

Distributed to the trade by Macmillan,

Copyright Date:

2008

Description:

ix, 562 p. ; 21 cm.

Subject:

Campaign speeches--United States--History--20th century.
Campaign speeches--United States--History--20th century--Sources.
Political campaigns--United States--History--20th century.
Political campaigns--United States--History--20th century--Sources.
Presidents--United States--History--History--20th century.
Presidents--United States--History--History--20th century--Sources.
Speeches, addresses, etc., American.
Political culture--United States--History--20th century.
United States--Politics and government--20th century.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 501-522) and index.

Contents:

The great commoner -- The new nationalism versus the new freedom -- A "return to normalcy" -- "Rugged individualism" versus "Bold, persistent experimentation" -- "Rendezvous with destiny" -- The birth of a political stereotype -- "The bright sunshine of human rights" -- "Let's talk sense to the American people" -- The Checkers speech -- "I shall go to Korea" -- The new frontier -- Getting religion on the campaign trail -- The conservative moment -- The " forgotten American" and the politics of fear -- America "Come Home" -- The triumph of conservatism -- The liberals strike back -- Murphy Brown and the culture wars -- "I still believe in a place called Hope".

ISBN:

0802716970 (alk. paper)
9780802716972 (alk. paper)

LCCN:

2008001273

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)