Historical dictionary of United States political parties / Harold F. Bass Jr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bass, Harold F. (Harold Franklin), Jr., 1948-

Series:

Historical dictionaries of U.S. history and politics ; no. 14.

Historical dictionaries of U.S. history and politics ; no. 14

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political parties--United States--History--Dictionaries.

Political parties.

Public administration--United States--History--Dictionaries.

Public administration.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (488 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, MD : Scarecrow Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The second edition of Historical Dictionary of United States Political Parties addresses the historical development, organization, operation, and leadership of the parties, as well as their broader environment. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, a bibliography, and over 800 cross-referenced dictionary entries addressing individuals, institutions, and terms.

Contents:

Contents; Series Editor's Foreword; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Chronology; Introduction; The Dictionary; Appendix A: Presidents of the United States, 1789-2009; Appendix B: Vice Presidents of the United States, 1789-2009; Appendix C: Speakers of the House of Representatives, 1789-2009; Appendix D: Presidents Pro Tempore of the Senate, 1789-2009; Appendix E: Floor Leaders, House of Representatives, 1899-2009; Appendix F: Floor Leaders, Senate 1911-2009; Appendix G: Democratic National Conventions 1832-2008; Appendix H: Republican National Conventions 1856-2008

Appendix I: Democratic National Committee Chairs, 1848-2009Appendix J: Republican National Committee Chairs, 1856-2009; Appendix K: Electoral College Votes for President, 1789-2008; Appendix L: Popular Votes for President, 1824-2008; Appendix M: Minor Party Nominees and Independent Candidates Receiving Electoral College Votes, 1808-2008; Appendix N: Minor Parties and Independent Candidates with 5% of Popular Vote for President, 1848-2008; Appendix O: Presidential Fund-raising and Spending, 1976-2008; Bibliography; Internet Resources; About the Author

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

1-282-51998-0

9786612519987

0-8108-6322-7

OCLC:

647873722