Poetry of the people
Subtitle: poems to the president, 1929-1945
By: Donald W. Whisenhunt.
Publisher: Bowling Green State University Popular Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Bowling Green, OH
Language: eng
Number of pages: 219
Subjects: American poetry -- 20th century -- History and criticism.; Politics and literature -- United States -- History -- 20th century.; Popular literature -- United States -- History and criticism.; Political poetry, American -- History and criticism.; Presidents -- United States -- Poetry.; American poetry -- 20th century.; Political poetry, American.
Description: The Great Depression was one of the most traumatic events of recent American history. Although this period has been studied extensively, one rich source of material has remained virtually untouched. In this study Donald W. Whisenhunt has analyzed, and provided context for, the vast collection of poetry and song lyrics in the Hoover and Roosevelt presidential libraries to assess another aspect of American public opinion.

The poets of the era voiced their opinions on virtually every subject. They wrote about New Deal agencies, they praised and condemned Hoover and Roosevelt. They expressed their views about the Supreme Court, the third term, and the approaching war in Europe. The resulting study, arranged topically rather than chronologically, provides a unique perspective on American popular culture and American politics.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.