The Second Gold Rush
The Second Gold Rush

Author: Marilynn S. Johnson

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1996-12-29

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 0520207017

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"At last, a close-in account of California during its moment of rebirth, World War II. . . . A book that helps us to understand California's past and also its present."—James N. Gregory, author of American Exodus

A Shepherd in Harlem: The Life and Times of Ezra N. Williams
A Shepherd in Harlem: The Life and Times of Ezra N. Williams

Author: Louis A. DeCaro, Jr

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2011-11-13

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 1105056422

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The life and times of one of Harlem's leading clergyman in the 20th century. This book frames his personal story in the context of black history, particularly the events and personalities of Harlem. Based upon extensive interviews and detailed research, A Shepherd in Harlem provides an intimate look at the subject's life set against the backdrop of the dramatic and often disturbing events in the history of the most famous black community in the western world.

Democratic Repairman
Democratic Repairman

Author: Debra A. Mulligan

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2019-05-17

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 1476634084

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As governor of Rhode Island, J. Howard McGrath oversaw the passage of social legislation aimed at improving the lives of his constituents during the dark days of World War II. As a Rhode Island senator he served as the Democratic National Committee Chairman during the contentious 1948 presidential election, when few believed Harry Truman could defeat New York governor Thomas R. Dewey. Following Truman's victory, McGrath could easily have written his own ticket to further political success--but his career was cut short in 1952 when he was forced to resign as Attorney General amid a cloud of scandal. This biography traces the rise and fall of a politician who achieved notable success yet ultimately fell victim to his appetite for power, fame and fortune.