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Book SynopsisThis is the story of the White family, who moved to Idaho at the time of statehood and served northern Idaho from the dark days of the Great Depression to the tense years of the Vietnam War in the United States Congress. The book includes a foreword by Howard Zinn.
Trade ReviewDoyle has done a nice job of writing here, and I enjoyed learning more about a person (Compton White, Jr.) I had only brushed up against in the past. I think Doyle has brought life to this character. Doyle is obviously a talented writer. -- Keith Petersen, renowned Idaho historian and former editor of the Washington State University Press
Randall Doyle contributes to the field of Idaho political history. Too little research and writing has been done on this field, and this work helps fill a small void. This book could be a very good reference for classroom use. Idaho history and political science instructors will be doing their students considerable good by widening their horizons and the history of Idaho politics. -- Martin L. Peterson, Special Assistant to the President of the University of Idaho (Boise Center)
This…readable book gives a glimpse into Idaho politics from the 1930s to the 1960s. -- Kenton Bird, University of Idaho * Pacific Northwest Quarterly *
Randall Doyle illumines an obscure corner of the American political scene. The book displays impressive research and writing. It explores, in detail, the lives of a father and son who represented a rural constituency in Idaho. -- Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States and professor emeritus of Political Science, Boston University * From The Foreword *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword by Howard Zinn Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 Consensus and Rebellion in Idaho: The White Family Moves to Clark Fork in 1890 Chapter 5 Congressman Compton White, Sr., (1933-1947, 1949-1951): Dams, Silver, and FDR's New Deal Chapter 6 Out of the Shadow: The Rise of Compton White, Jr. in Idaho Politics Chapter 7 Ambition, Opportunity, and the New Frontier Chapter 8 Mr. White Goes to Washington Chapter 9 JFK and Camelot; Dallas and Uncertainty Chapter 10 The New Deal Revisited; Compton White, Jr. Embraces "The Great Society" Chapter 11 1966 Election: Redistricting, Rebellion, and Republicans Chapter 12 The Resurrection of Idaho Democrats; White Fades Away Chapter 13 Epilogue: Clark Fork, Boise, and 'Cece' Chapter 14 Bibliography Chapter 15 About the Author
