Governor Henry Horner, Chicago Politics and the Great Depression
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Governor Henry Horner, Chicago Politics and the Great Depression by Charles J Masters
Examines Henry Horner's (Illinois' first Jewish governor) management of the political and economic challenges of the state when millions of Americans were jobless and hungry. This work shows how Horner, stemmed foreclosures, dealt with bank closings, soothed massive labor unrest, fed the hungry, and confronted the threat of revolution.
Chicago attorney Charles J. Masters is also the author of Glidermen of Neptune: The American D-Day Glider Attack, which was a featured selection in both the Military Book Club and the Aviators' Guild Book Club. A recognized authority on World War II, he has been a guest on numerous radio shows and was an adviser and the key speaker on History Channel's ""Silent Wing Warriors.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780809327393 |
| ISBN 10 | 0809327392 |
| Title | Governor Henry Horner, Chicago Politics and the Great Depression |
| Author | Charles J Masters |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Southern Illinois University Press |
| Year published | 2007-01-30 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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