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Goldzwig, Steven R.,

Truman's whistle-stop campaign / Steven R. Goldzwig. - First edition. - x, 147 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. - Library of presidential rhetoric . - Library of presidential rhetoric. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-143) and index.

Text of Harry S. Truman's Rear-Platform Remarks in Decatur, Illinois, October 12, 1948 -- Setting the Political and Rhetorical Strategy, January-May 1948 -- The Western Tour, June 1948 -- The Democratic National Convention and the Special Session of Congress, July 1948 -- The Fall Campaign Begins, September 1948 -- The Fall Campaign Continues, October-November 1948 -- Why Truman Won: The Rhetorical Roots of a Homespun Victory. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

ISBN: 1603440054 9781603440059 1603440062 9781603440066

LCCN: 2007026473

Subjects--Personal Names:
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 --Oratory.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Presidents--Election--United States--1948
Presidential candidates--United States--Biography
Political oratory--History--United States--20th century.
Rhetoric--Political aspects--History--United States--20th century
Political campaigns--History--United States--20th century.
Presidents--United States--Biography

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--Politics and government--1945-1953

LC Class. No.: E815 / .G64 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 324.9730918