McGovern-Eagleton '72: A Crazy Train Wreck - Softcover

Gammon, CL

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1533601410 ISBN 13: 9781533601414

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

On July 13, 1972, Democratic Party nominee for President George McGovern made the single worst choice of a running mate in the history of the United States. On that day, he selected Missouri Senator Thomas A. Eagleton to share the national ticket with him. This disastrous decision destroyed any slight chance McGovern may have had of running a competitive race against incumbent President Richard Nixon. This is the story of that selection and its aftermath.

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About the Author

CL Gammon has had a life-long fascination with American history and with the written word. These joint fascinations have led to his becoming an award winning and bestselling author of more than twenty-five books. Gammon, who studied Political Science at Tennessee Technological University and History and Government at Hillsdale College, has entertained and educated readers for more than a decade. Several universities, including the State University of New York and the University of Akron, have employed his books as course material. In addition, Gammon is a frequent contributor to the American Third Party Report. Gammon lives in Lafayette, Tennessee with his family.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1533601410
• ISBN 13: 9781533601414
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 276