bryce harlow: mr intergity (Oklahoma trackmaker) - Hardcover

Thompson, Ralph G.; Burke, Bob

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1885596154 ISBN 13: 9781885596154

Publisher: Oklahoma Heritage Assn, 2000

Synopsis

Bryce Harlow was one of the most extraordinary political figures in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. He served four Presidents with honor and distinction.

Dr. Henry Kissinger observes that Harlow spent his entire life studying the ways of Washington, D.C., alternating between participant and observer.

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Bryce Harlow was one of the most extraordinary political figures in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. He served four presidents with great honor and distinction. His word was his bond. With his gentle manner and Oklahoma drawl, Harlow advised Presidents on more public issues than perhaps anyone in American history.

Dr. Henry Kissinger says Harlow spent his entire adult life studying the ways of Washington, D.C., alternating between participant and observer. Harlow had a deep sense for the Presidency, its power, its majesty, and the awful responsibility it imposes.

What made Harlow the greatest power broker of his ear was that he was worthy of the trust placed in him. No other figure in official Washington had such universal respect. One congressman called him the very soul of integrity.

Harlow was known for his insight and his wit. Based on four decades in the nation's capital, six national campaigns, and six national political conventions, he described the American President as one we take on trial for four years with a renewable option for another four, and to whom we give on-the-job training at great national risk.

This is the story of Harlow's influence on the descisions that shaped the history of the Republic.

About the Author

BOB BURKE has written more historical non-fiction books (116) than anyone else in history. He was born in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, and graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma and a law degree from Oklahoma City University. He was director of what is now the Department of Commerce in the administration of Governor David Boren and managed Boren's first campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1978. Burke is the father of Robert, Amy, and Cody, stepfather of Natalie, Lauren, and Calli, and grandfather of Nathan, Jon, Ridge, Fallon, Greyson, Mia, and Emerson. He and his wife, Chimene, live in Oklahoma City where he practices law and writes books. Burke is a member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame, and the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oklahoma Heritage Assn
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1885596154
• ISBN 13: 9781885596154
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 324