| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 254 pages) |
| Contents |
Thirst for power and self-perpetuation, 1944-1946 -- Communism vs. republicanism, 1946-1948 -- Opportunity wasted, 1948 -- A nation of morons, 1949-1950 -- The great Republican mystery, 1951-1952 -- If we sleep on this, we are really suckers, 1952 -- Prelude to a purge, 1952-1953 -- Moderating republicanism, 1953-1964 |
| Summary |
Initially, Bowen argues, the separate Dewey and Taft factions endorsed fairly traditional Republican policies. However, as their conflict deepened, the normally mundane issues of political factions, such as patronage and fund-raising, were overshadowed by the question of what "true" Republicanism meant. Taft emerged as the more conservative of the two leaders, while Dewey viewed Taft's policies as outdated. Eventually, conservatives within the GOP organized against Dewey's leadership and, emboldened by the election of Dwight Eisenhower, transformed the party into a vehicle for the Right |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
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| SUBJECT |
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) fast |
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Conservatism -- United States -- History -- 20th century
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- Political Parties.
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HISTORY -- United States -- 20th Century.
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Conservatism
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Politics and government
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Conservatisme.
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Republikeinen.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140467
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United States
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Verenigde Staten.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780807869192 |
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0807869198 |
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9781469602752 |
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146960275X |
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