Robert F. Kennedy and the 1968 Indiana Primary
"The book is a valuable contribution to RFK scholarship and sheds new light on the inner workings of one of Kennedy's most important political endeavors."  --Presidential Studies Quarterly"Meticulous research presented as straightforward scholarship takes a reader through a roller coaster time in the U.S. generally and Indiana specifically....The book touches on the full scope of the campaign, including the other contenders: Indiana Gov. Roger D. Branigan, Eugene McCarthy and Hubert Humphrey. Well worth reading." Rita Kohn,Nuvo"Boomhower's book provides a good account of the Indiana primary, an account that is at its best as history. It makes very good use of archival materials, blending primary and secondary sources into a compelling narrative. The narrative itself is rich with detail and deepens our understanding of several key aspects of the campaign." —Rhetoric and Public Affairs"You do not have to be from Indiana to read this book. Insights on politics and electioneering in the United States abound." —William Doherty, H-Net Reviews"Well-written and handsomely packaged in the style of Kennedy's campaign flyers, Robert F. Kennedy and the 1968 Indiana Primary will likely stand as the definitive historical account of that contest.... this book is a solid scholarly contribution to the continued debate over the significance of Kennedy's presidential candidacy..." —Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, Winter 2008"Boomhower offers a compelling look at a brief few weeks in 1968 when Hoosiers found themselves at the center of a dynamic struggle over a Presidential nomination and the future direction of our nation. Along the way, he gives readers insight into the tensions, tragedy and emotions of a singular moment—Senator Robert Kennedy's remarks in Indianapolis just hours after Dr. Martin Luther King had been shot—and provides a deeper understanding of one of the more significant events in our nation's long, contentious civil rights journey." —Evan Bayh, former U.S. Senator"Boomhower's account of the 1968 Indiana primary is a highly readable monograph that contextualizes the campaign quite well.... The book is a valuable contribution to RFK scholarship and sheds new light on the inner workings of one of Kennedy's most important political endeavors." —Presidential Studies Quarterly"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in presidential politics." —Indiana Magazine of History"A first-rate book: well-researched, balanced, weaving a compelling narrative of an inspiring American and an idealistic time." —Lee H. Hamilton, former U.S. Representative and author of How Congress Works and Why You Should Care