George McGovern : a political life, a political legacy / edited by Robert P. Watson.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Watson, Robert P., 1962-
Language:English
Published: Pierre, S.D. : South Dakota State Historical Society Press, [2004], ©2004.
Subjects:
McGovern, George S. > (George Stanley), > 1922-2012.
McGovern, George S. > (George Stanley), > 1922-2012 > Influence.
Legislators > United States > Biography.
United States. > Congress. > Senate > Biography.
United States > Politics and government > 1945-1989.
United States > Politics and government > 1989-1993.
Genre:
Biography.
Online Access:
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Physical Description:xiv, 209 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Foreword : re-examining the life and legacy of George McGovern / Senator Tom Daschle
  • Preface / Robert P. Watson
  • McGovern's upbringing in South Dakota : the making of a political mind / Donald C. Simmons, Jr.
  • The violence of war and the mark of leadership : the significance of McGovern's Air Force service during World War II / Michael J.C. Taylor
  • From the grassroots : building the South Dakota Democratic Party / Valerie R. O'Regan and Stephen J. Stambough
  • Congressional experiences, congressional legacies / Gary Aguiar
  • George McGovern and food for peace : context and consequences / Ahrar Ahmad
  • George McGovern and the promise of a new Democrat : reform and electoral politics in the Democratic Party, 1968-1970 / Stephen K. Ward
  • A clear choice : George McGovern and the 1972 presidential race / John D. Schaff
  • Ambassador McGovern : elder statesman / Russell E. White
  • Come home, America : the legacy of George McGovern / Thomas J. Knock
  • Chronology.