Sam Rayburn: Trials of a Party Man
Description:
Several books have been written about Sam Rayburn, but thus far there has been no attempt to analyze Rayburn's rise to power. No one has delved sufficiently into his political philosophy, his motivations, and his personal convictions regarding the pivotal events of the turbulent 1930s. This dissertation endeavors to fill that void by tracing the course of events which led Sam Rayburn to the speakership of the United States House of Representatives. It records his triumphs, his shortcomings, theā¦
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Date:
May 1979
Creator:
Daniel, Edward O.
Partner:
UNT Libraries