George McGovern
Subtitle: a political life, a political legacy
By: edited by Robert P. Watson.
Contributors: Watson, Robert P., 1962-
Publisher: South Dakota State Historical Society Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Pierre, S.D
Language: eng
Number of pages: 209
Subjects: McGovern, George S. 1922-; McGovern, George S. 1922- -- Influence; United States. Congress. Senate -- Biography; Legislators -- United States -- Biography; United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989; United States -- Politics and government -- 1989-
Genres: Biography.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [189]-196) and index.
Table of contents: title: Foreword : re-examining the life and legacy of George McGovern / Senator Tom Daschle; title: Preface / Robert P. Watson; title: McGovern's upbringing in South Dakota : the making of a political mind / Donald C. Simmons, Jr.; title: The violence of war and the mark of leadership : the significance of McGovern's Air Force service during World War II / Michael J. C. Taylor; title: From the grassroots : building the South Dakota Democratic Party / Valerie R. O'Regan and Stephen J. Stambough; title: Congressional experiences, congressional legacies / Gary Aguiar; title: George McGovern and food for peace : context and consequences / Ahrar Ahmad; title: George McGovern and the promise of a new Democrat : reform and electoral politics in the Democratic Party, 1968-1970 / Stephen K. Ward; title: A clear choice : George McGovern and the 1972 presidential race / John D. Schaff; title: Ambassador McGovern : elder statesman / Russell E. White; title: Come home, America : the legacy of George McGovern / Thomas J. Knock; title: Chronology.