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OverviewPrior to 1960, presidential nominees were largely selected in the infamous ""smoke filled rooms"" of state party conventions. In 1960 two serious contenders for the Democratic nomination, Hubert Humphrey and John F. Kennedy, realized their weaknesses with party bosses would make this path nearly impossible. For Kennedy his youth, his Catholic faith, and his aloofness toward party leaders would undermine his campaign. For Humphrey his strong positions on civil rights would cost him support in the vital South This work focuses on the Wisconsin and West Virginia primaries, the only two in which both candidates competed. Original manuscript sources illuminate the differences between Kennedy's well financed, well organized campaign and Humphrey's more amateurish effort. These sources, along with a wealth of newspaper sources, also offer fascinating anecdotes of life on the campaign trail. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Roger PickenpaughPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.322kg ISBN: 9781476694047ISBN 10: 1476694044 Pages: 246 Publication Date: 06 March 2024 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface Introduction Chapter 1. Kennedy Chapter 2. Humphrey Chapter 3. Early Maneuverings Chapter 4. Considering Wisconsin and West Virginia Chapter 5. On (to) Wisconsin Chapter 6. The Wisconsin Campaign Trail Chapter 7. Issues and Religion Intrude Chapter 8. “West-By-God-Virginia” Chapter 9. A Question of Faith Chapter 10. The West Virginia Campaign Trail Chapter 11. Roosevelt, Ramps, and Returns Afterword Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationRoger Pickenpaugh, a retired history teacher, has written four books on Civil War prisons. He lives in Caldwell, Ohio. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |