"Historians have generally failed to understand the significance of the election of 1924, the last time both major political parties nominated a bona fide conservative candidate. 'The High Tide of American Conservatism' casts new light on both the election and the two candidates, John W. Davis and Calvin Coolidge. Both nominees articulately expounded a similar philosophy of limited government and maximum individual freedom; and both men were exemplary public servants..."--Dust jacket flap.
A journalist who has covered the senator and presidential candidate since his campaign for the Senate offers a portrait that features his childhood and youth in Hawaii and his embrace of seemingly ruthless campaign tactics.
Examines the life, career, and accomplishments of the civil rights activist and politician, Jesse Jackson, from his childhood in North Carolina through his years in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Explores the life and career of Bob Dole, from his childhood in Kansas through his military service and learning to cope with his disability to his many years as a member of Congress.
A biography of Al Gore, vice-president of the United States, looking at his lonely childhood as the son of politically ambitious parents, the disparity between his personal warmth and public caution, and other aspects of his life and career.
A brief biography of Senator and former First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, that chronicles her childhood and education, marriage to Bill Clinton, and political career.
Chronicles the life of presidential candidate Barack Obama, discussing his childhood in Hawaii and Indonesia, schooling at Occidental College and Harvard Law School, political accomplishments, keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention.
