The life and times of Richard J. Hughes : the politics of civility / John B. Wefing.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wefing, John B., 1943-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hughes, Richard J. (Richard Joseph), 1909-1992.

Hughes, Richard J.

New Jersey. Supreme Court--Biography.

New Jersey.

Governors--New Jersey--Biography.

Governors.

Liberalism--New Jersey--History--20th century.

Liberalism.

Judges--New Jersey--Biography.

Judges.

Catholics--New Jersey--Biography.

Catholics.

New Jersey--Politics and government--1951-.

New Jersey--Social policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (372 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New Brunswick, N.J. : Rivergate Books/Rutgers University Press, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Life and Times of Richard J. Hughes explores the influential public service of this two-term New Jersey governor. He was the only person in New Jersey history to serve as both governor and chief justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court. This biography illuminates the governor's accomplishments between 1962 and 1970, including the creation of the Hackensack Meadowlands Commission, formation of the county college system, establishment of stringent antipollution laws, design of the public defender system, and the adoption of a New Jersey sales tax, as well as his pivotal role during the Newark riots. As chief justice, Hughes faced difficult issuesùschool funding, low and moderate income housing needs, freedom of speech, and his decision in the rightto-die case involving Karen Ann Quinlan. With a career characterized by liberal activism, Hughes also contributed nationally and internationally, from serving as host of the 1964 Democratic National Convention to monitoring elections in South Vietnam. John B. Wefing's research includes interviews with prominent politicians and leaders who worked with Hughes at various points in his career. The result is a rich story of a public servant who possessed a true ability to work with members of both political parties and played a significant role in shaping modern New Jersey.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1. The Early Days

Chapter 2. The Young Politician

Chapter 3. The Bench

Chapter 4. Private Practitioner

Chapter 5. Governor Hughes: The First Campaign

Chapter 6. The Early Days as Governor

Chapter 7. Dallas, 1963—Atlantic City, 1964

Chapter 8. Civil Rights

Chapter 9. Making a Difference: Hughes Confronts New Jersey’s Challenges

Chapter 10. The Second Campaign

Chapter 11. The Second Term

Chapter 12. A Flood of Legislation

Chapter 13. Working for Peace: At Home and Abroad

Chapter 14. 1967–1968

Chapter 15. The 1968 Democratic National Convention

Chapter 16. An Education Governor

Chapter 17. The Hugheses Leaving Morven and Returning to Private Life

Chapter 18. Chief Justice

Chapter 19. The Later Years

Notes

Index

About the Author

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-280-49834-X

9786613593573

0-8135-4828-4

OCLC:

593295672