Goldzwig, Steven R.

Truman's Whistle-Stop Campaign. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (160 pages) - Library Presidential Rhetoric . - Library Presidential Rhetoric .

Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Text of Harry S. Truman's Rear-Platform Remarks in Decatur, Illinois, October 12, 1948 -- Chapter 1 Setting the Political and Rhetorical Strategy, January-May 1948 -- Chapter 2 The Western Tour, June 1948 -- Chapter 3 The Democratic National Convention and the Special Session of Congress, July 1948 -- Chapter 4 The Fall Campaign Begins, September 1948 -- Chapter 5 The Fall Campaign Continues, October-November 1948 -- Chapter 6 Why Truman Won: The Rhetorical Roots of a Homespun Victory -- Notes -- Selected Bibliography -- Index.

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Truman, Harry S., -- 1884-1972.
Truman, Harry S., -- 1884-1972 -- Oratory.
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1948.
Presidential candidates -- United States -- Biography.
Political oratory -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Rhetoric -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Political campaigns -- United States -- History -- 20th century.


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