Title: William L. Dawson and the limits of Black electoral leadership
First published: 2009
Description: "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.
Subjects: African American leadership, African American legislators, African Americans, Biography, Civil rights, History, Political parties, Politics and government, United States, United States. Congress. House, United states, congress, house, biography, African american legislators, African americans, politics and government, Leadership, Political parties, united states, African americans, illinois, chicago, United states, politics and government, 1945-1989, Chicago (ill.), politics and government
Places: Chicago, Chicago (Ill.), Illinois, United States
People: William L. Dawson (1886-1970)
Time periods: 1945-1989, 20th century
LC classification: E748.D24 M36 2009