Henry W. Blair's Campaign to Reform America [electronic resource] : From the Civil War to the U.S. Senate /
McKinney, Gordon B.,1943-
Lexington : University Press of Kentucky,
2013.
In the years immediately following the Civil War, the nation's leaders called desperately for reform as they struggled to rebuild a society scarred by death and mass destruction. Recognizing America's need for enlightened leadership, Republican senator Henry Blair (1834--1920) of New Hampshire embarked on an ambitious crusade to enact dramatic progressive changes.Henry W. Blair's Campaign to Reform America follows Blair's remarkable political career. At the heart of his efforts was a push to improve the nation's system of public education, but his reform programs addressed a wide ran
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In the years immediately following the Civil War, the nation's leaders called desperately for reform as they struggled to rebuild a society scarred by death and mass destruction. Recognizing America's need for enlightened leadership, Republican senator Henry Blair (1834--1920) of New Hampshire embarked on an ambitious crusade to enact dramatic progressive changes.Henry W. Blair's Campaign to Reform America follows Blair's remarkable political career. At the heart of his efforts was a push to improve the nation's system of public education, but his reform programs addressed a wide ran
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Early years -- Colonel -- Apprentice lawyer and politician -- Congressman -- Origin of the education bill -- A sense of place -- Debate and defeat of the education bill -- General reformer -- Foreign policy -- New Hampshire politics -- Later years.
Description based on print version record.
Blair, Henry W. (Henry William), 1834-1920.
United States. Congress. Senate
Legislators