Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-240) and index.
Contents:
The Democrats disintegrate -- Republican revival -- Feeding a political organization -- A Democratic savior appears -- A machine in trouble -- 1947: a year of decisions -- National battle lines drawn -- The Illinois picture: muddled -- Political explosion in Centralia -- Lineup takes shape -- Newspaper wars and politics -- Opening blows -- January 1948 -- February 1948 -- March 1948 -- A time for ceremonies -- April 1948 -- May 1948 -- June 1948 -- July 1948 -- Beginning of the end -- August 1948 -- The exposé drama builds -- September 1948 -- Truman at Illinois crossroads -- The curtain falls -- October 1948 -- Conclusion -- The road ahead -- The press in retrospect -- The rearview mirror.
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