The Political Career of W. Kerr Scott [electronic resource] : The Squire from Haw River /
Pleasants, Julian M.
Lexington, Kentucky : University Press of Kentucky,
2014.
When W. Kerr Scott (1896--1958) began his campaign for the North Carolina gubernatorial seat in 1948, his opponents derided his candidacy as a farce. However, the plainspoken dairy farmer quickly gathered loyal supporters and mobilized a grassroots attack on the entrenched interests that had long controlled the state government, winning the race in a historic upset.In this meticulously researched book, Julian M. Pleasants traces Scott''s productive and controversial political career, from his years as North Carolina commissioner of agriculture, through his governorship (1949--1953), to his bri
Description based upon print version of record.
When W. Kerr Scott (1896--1958) began his campaign for the North Carolina gubernatorial seat in 1948, his opponents derided his candidacy as a farce. However, the plainspoken dairy farmer quickly gathered loyal supporters and mobilized a grassroots attack on the entrenched interests that had long controlled the state government, winning the race in a historic upset.In this meticulously researched book, Julian M. Pleasants traces Scott''s productive and controversial political career, from his years as North Carolina commissioner of agriculture, through his governorship (1949--1953), to his bri
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The early years -- The election of 1948: the first primary -- The second primary -- Roads and schools, 1949 -- The referendum -- Crucible of liberalism: Frank Graham and the 1950 senate race -- The second primary -- Trials and tribulation: the last two years, 1951-1953 -- The third primary -- The senate years, 1954-1958 -- Legacy.
Description based on print version record.
Scott, William Kerr, 1896-1958.
United States. Congress. Senate
Legislators
Governors