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Neither Ballots nor Bullets: Women Abolitionists and the Civil War (A Nation Divided)

ebooks Neither Ballots nor Bullets: Women Abolitionists and the Civil War (A Nation Divided) by Wendy Hamand Venet in History

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The 311 documents in this second volume of Eleanor Roosevelt’s papers trace her transformation into one of her era’s most prominent spokespersons for democracy; reveal her ongoing maturation as a political force in her own right; and detail the broader impact she had on American politics; the United Nations; and global affairs. Readers will find a fascinating view on the inner workings of President Truman’s second administration; the UN at the height of the early Cold War; and the many social and political movements that competed for influence over both. Ranging widely in substance and content; Roosevelt’s writings demonstrate a grasp of the intimate connection between domestic and international affairs that led the former first lady to support the Korean War; champion the newly founded state of Israel; demand respect for the civil rights of African Americans; and bolster the political ambitions of people like Adlai Stevenson; Helen Gahagan Douglas; and John F. Kennedy.The publication of this volume has been supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.


#515630 in Books University of Virginia Press 1991-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .89 x 6.29 x 9.29l; #File Name: 081391342X210 pages


Review
6 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Essential American Women's History StudyBy Georgette M BallwegVenet writes an in-depth examination of early grass-roots political power of women. This often unexamined subject goes beyond the single person biographies commonly available and weaves a well-researched tapestry of people; places; and ideology. Highly recommended; especially for those looking for another view of Civil War Era women. Highly readable.

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