Us Presidential Elections 1968-2008 a Narrative History of the Race for the White House

The turbulent political events surrounding the nomination of Vice-President Hubert Humphrey as the Democratic presidential candidate in the summer of 1968 led to momentous changes in how future presidential nominees would be chosen. This book describes the ensuing forty years of presidential campaigns, offering a descriptive history of the nomination contests, national conventions and general election campaigns. Informative and extensive, US Presidential Elections 1968-2008 is written in a manner that is accessible to students of politics and the general reader alike. Each presidential campaign is described from the pre-nomination period until election day, offering a thorough presentation of the candidates, campaigns and key events within each election cycle. Essential reading for political junkies, students, or anyone with an interest in US electoral politics.

Author: Roddy Keenan
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 08/11/2014
Pages: 734
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 1.47d
ISBN13: 9781291976724
ISBN10: 1291976728
BISAC Categories:
- History | General

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