William L. Dawson and the limits of Black electoral leadership /
Manning, Christopher.
DeKalb, Ill. : Northern Illinois University Press,
c2009.
"Congressman William Dawson served Chicago's Black community during the political awakening that culminated in the civil rights movement of the 1960s. His career reflects trends of the era: shifting party alliances, a growing Black presence in national politics, and changing tactics in the struggle for equality and civil rights"--Provided by publisher.
"Congressman William Dawson served Chicago's Black community during the political awakening that culminated in the civil rights movement of the 1960s. His career reflects trends of the era: shifting party alliances, a growing Black presence in national politics, and changing tactics in the struggle for equality and civil rights"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-233) and index.
Dawson, William L. (William Levi), 1886-1970.
United States. Congress. House
African American legislators
African Americans
African American leadership
African Americans
Political parties
African Americans
William L. Dawson and the limits of Black electoral leadership.