Ralph W. Yarborough, the People's Senator by Patrick L Cox

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Summary

Revered by many Texans and other Americans as 'the People's Senator', Ralph Webster Yarborough (1903-1996) fought for 'the little people' in a political career that places him in the ranks of the most influential leaders in Texas history. He became a cornerstone of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society programs.

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Ralph W. Yarborough, the People's Senator by Patrick L Cox

The first in-depth biography of a Texas senator.
"Ralph Yarborough was a loyal friend and a tower of integrityHe was a shining example to all of us who serve in public office. 'Discouraged' was not in his vocabulary. He taught us never to give up or give in and that, with a courageous attitude, victory was always possible next time or next year. In his biography of this greatly respected and much beloved giant of our time, Patrick Cox shows us why Ralph Yarborough truly was 'the People's Senator.'" --Senator Edward M. Kennedy
Patrick L. Cox is Resident Historian at the Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin.
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ISBN 13 9780292722163
ISBN 10 0292722168
Title Ralph W. Yarborough, the People's Senator
Author Patrick L Cox
Series Focus On American History Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher University of Texas Press
Year published 2002-02-01
Number of pages 368
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