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The Good New Days - Softcover

A. Merriman Smith

 
9780243409914: The Good New Days

Synopsis

This fascinating book chronicles the massive social and political changes in Washington, D.C., from the 1930s until the early 1960s, a period of intense transformation for the nation's capital. The author tracks the shifting landscape of Washington society, from the staid, Southern-influenced culture of the pre-World War II era to the vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere cultivated by the New People of the Kennedy administration. Against this backdrop, the author examines how the city's unique power dynamics and status-driven culture shape the lives and work of its inhabitants. This book provides not only a captivating insider's view of Washington's power elite but also a valuable historical account of a pivotal period in American history.

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