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Ambrose’s Nixon: The Education of a Politician 8

Posted on January 31, 2013 by jamesbradfordpate

For my write-up today on Stephen Ambrose’s Nixon: The Education of a Politician, I’d like to use as my starting-point how Ambrose characterizes the Old Guard of the Republican Party, which was influential during Richard Nixon’s time in Congress. On … Continue reading →

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The Contender: Richard Nixon, The Congress Years 13

Posted on January 20, 2013 by jamesbradfordpate

I have three items for my write-up today on Irwin Gellman’s The Contender: Richard Nixon, The Congress Years, 1946-1952. 1.  Gellman talks often about Richard Nixon’s relationship with Senator Joseph McCarthy.  My impression is that McCarthy admired Nixon for his … Continue reading →

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