
Biography of the 1972 candidate for the President of the United States.
This biography examines the political trajectory and personal motivations of George McGovern, specifically focusing on his 1972 presidential campaign. Robert Sam Anson, a journalist with extensive experience covering national politics, utilizes primary source interviews and campaign records to construct a detailed portrait of McGovern's rise within the Democratic party. The text argues that McGovern's candidacy represented a pivotal shift in American political ideology and party structure during the Vietnam War era.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Critics and political historians often cite this work as a primary source for understanding the mechanics of the 1972 election cycle. Readers frequently note the journalistic tone of the prose, which provides a clear, chronological narrative of the campaign's successes and failures.
Page Count:
303
Publication Date:
1972-01-01
Publisher:
Harcourt Brace* Co
ISBN-10:
003004751X
ISBN-13:
9780030047510
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