Crusader for democracy : the political life of William Allen White /
Delgadillo, Charles,
Crusader for democracy : the political life of William Allen White / Political life of William Allen White Charles Delgadillo. - 315 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages [261]-310) and index.
Introduction: the man and his methods -- He wants no office! -- Hell-raiser -- A war of conquest -- Saving the world -- A hard-boiled world -- Main street culture warrior -- Reluctant New Dealer -- Freedom fighter.
"Once upon a time, "What's the Matter with Kansas?" referred not to a Thomas Frank book but to an editorial from Emporia Gazette editor William Allen White. A lifelong Republican, White saw himself as defending the common man - "The Voice of Main Street" - even against fellow Republicans, and built a reputation as a man with little interest in partisan games. But while he positioned himself as the voice of small-town, Midwestern common sense, he was also a savvy political operative with connections to state and national political figures from both parties. Herbert Hoover and Teddy Roosevelt visited White at his home in Emporia; FDR famously quipped that he could count on White's support "three and a half out of every four years." In the first scholarly work on White in nearly twenty years, Charles Delgadillo foregrounds the famed journalist's political relationships, revealing White as a critical, influential political figure - one who represented a brand of moderate conservatism that seems to have faded amid today's heated partisanship."--Provided by publisher.
9780700626380 (cloth : alk. paper)
2018004095
White, William Allen, 1868-1944 --Political and social views.
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )--Biography.
Emporia gazette (Emporia, Kan. : 1899)
Journalists--United States--Biography.
Reformers--United States--Biography.
Political activists--United States--Biography.
Progressivism (United States politics)--History--20th century.
Middle class--Middle West.
United States--Politics and government--1901-1953.
Emporia (Kan.)--Biography.
PN4874.W52 / D45 2018
070.92 B
Crusader for democracy : the political life of William Allen White / Political life of William Allen White Charles Delgadillo. - 315 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages [261]-310) and index.
Introduction: the man and his methods -- He wants no office! -- Hell-raiser -- A war of conquest -- Saving the world -- A hard-boiled world -- Main street culture warrior -- Reluctant New Dealer -- Freedom fighter.
"Once upon a time, "What's the Matter with Kansas?" referred not to a Thomas Frank book but to an editorial from Emporia Gazette editor William Allen White. A lifelong Republican, White saw himself as defending the common man - "The Voice of Main Street" - even against fellow Republicans, and built a reputation as a man with little interest in partisan games. But while he positioned himself as the voice of small-town, Midwestern common sense, he was also a savvy political operative with connections to state and national political figures from both parties. Herbert Hoover and Teddy Roosevelt visited White at his home in Emporia; FDR famously quipped that he could count on White's support "three and a half out of every four years." In the first scholarly work on White in nearly twenty years, Charles Delgadillo foregrounds the famed journalist's political relationships, revealing White as a critical, influential political figure - one who represented a brand of moderate conservatism that seems to have faded amid today's heated partisanship."--Provided by publisher.
9780700626380 (cloth : alk. paper)
2018004095
White, William Allen, 1868-1944 --Political and social views.
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )--Biography.
Emporia gazette (Emporia, Kan. : 1899)
Journalists--United States--Biography.
Reformers--United States--Biography.
Political activists--United States--Biography.
Progressivism (United States politics)--History--20th century.
Middle class--Middle West.
United States--Politics and government--1901-1953.
Emporia (Kan.)--Biography.
PN4874.W52 / D45 2018
070.92 B