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Reflections on Wright : essays on the career of Speaker Jim Wright / edited by James W. Riddlesperger Jr., Anthony Champagne.

Van Pelt Library E840.8.W75 R44 2024
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Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Genre:
  • Essays.
  • Biographies.
Physical Description:
259 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Place of Publication:
Fort Worth, Texas : TCU Press, [2024]
Summary:
"Reflections on Wright is a collection of essays on Jim Wright from his early years through his retirement from the House of Representatives. Wright was one of the most influential members of Congress in the latter part of the twentieth century and had a major role in policies such as the interstate highway system and American policy in Central America. Foreclosed from moving to the Senate, Wright eventually sought to become Majority Leader and won in a hotly contested race against California's Phil Burton. Both as Majority Leader and as Speaker, Wright proved himself an exceptionally strong leader. Indeed, Wright pushed his agenda so strongly that it led to grumbling among members of his caucus. With attacks on his ethics by Georgia Republican Newt Gingrich, attacks that heralded a new level of viciousness between the two parties in the House, Wright resigned and returned to Fort Worth. For most of the remainder of his life, he taught at Texas Christian University"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
  • Eulogy / Martin Frost
  • Eulogy / Bill Alexander
  • Eulogy / Paul Driskell
  • Jim Wright's Early Congressional Career / Mark Beasley
  • Jim Wright and Civil Rights: Gradual Support in the Face of Constituent Opposition / Neal Allen
  • Jim Wright at Home in Fort Worth / James W. Riddlesperger Jr.
  • Jim Wright and the Hurdles of National Leadership / Anthony Champagne
  • Jim Wright and Foreign Policy / Carrie Liu Currier
  • Speaker Wright in the Spotlight: Political and Party Leadership on the National Stage / Douglas B. Harris
  • "A Man of My Word" : Speaker Jim Wright in Historical Memory / J. Brooks Flippen.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Other Format:
Online version: Reflections on Wright
ISBN:
  • 9780875658179
  • 0875658172
OCLC:
1422144523

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