Nixon's piano : presidents and racial politics from Washington to Clinton

by Kenneth O'Reilly

Hardcover, 1995

Status

Available

Tags

Biography

Genres

Collection

Michael Lieberman Collection

Publication

New York : Free Press, 1995.

Description

An evaluation of the racial policies of 42 American presidents. This book argues that American presidents have used their power of office to impede racial equality. It shows how many leaders campaigned and governed in a way that sacrificed civil rights for white votes.

Language

English

Barcode

11195

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