
Showdown at the 1964 Democratic Convention
Lyndon Johnson, Mississippi and Civil Rights
John C. Skipper(Author)
McFarland & Co Inc (Publisher)
Published on 3. April 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
218 pages
978-0-7864-6161-5 (ISBN)
Description
In the summer of 1964, three forces converged at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey, each with the potential to shake the moorings of traditional democracy: the all-white segregationist delegation from Mississippi, a mostly black delegation determined to unseat the segregationists, and President Lyndon Johnson, who had signed the civil rights bill but wanted to avoid trouble that could jeopardize his chances of carrying the South in the November election. These groups struggled to reach a "compromise" that in the end epitomized sheer political power and its consequences. By examining the motivations of those involved, this work explores how American politics and the civil rights movement clashed at the convention, how the federal government felt compelled to spy on its own people for purely political purposes, and how this interlude changed the political landscape for generations.
Reviews / Votes
"a wonderfully constructed story and excellent account for everyone...highly recommended"-Choice; "this interesting volume on American civil rights history examines the competing factions at the 1964 Democratic National Convention and explores the ways in which demands from three power bases collided resulting in a realignment of the political course of race relations"-Reference & Research Book News.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
46 photos, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
368 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-6161-5 (9780786461615)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
John C. Skipper, a political reporter for the Mason City (Iowa) Globe Gazette, has written numerous books on politics and baseball, including a history of the The Iowa Caucuses and acclaimed biographies of Grover Cleveland Alexander, Dazzy Vance and Charlie Gehringer.
Content
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
1. The Movement
2. Robert Moses
3. Lyndon Johnson
4. A Nation Awakened
5. The Republican Revolution
6. The Journey
7. Political Espionage
8. Showdown
9. Compromises and Consternation
10. Into the Lion's Den
11. A Compromise and a Lynching
12. Power, Protest and Politics
13. The Forces of Human Decency
14. Turning Points
15. Political Espionage Documented
Epilogue
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Introduction
1. The Movement
2. Robert Moses
3. Lyndon Johnson
4. A Nation Awakened
5. The Republican Revolution
6. The Journey
7. Political Espionage
8. Showdown
9. Compromises and Consternation
10. Into the Lion's Den
11. A Compromise and a Lynching
12. Power, Protest and Politics
13. The Forces of Human Decency
14. Turning Points
15. Political Espionage Documented
Epilogue
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index