Virginia's native son : The election and administration of governor L. Douglas Wilder. / J.L Jeffries.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jeffries, J. L. (Judson L.), 1965-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wilder, Lawrence Douglas, 1931-.

Wilder, Lawrence Douglas.

Virginia--Politics and government--20th century.

Virginia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

2026.

Summary:

In Virginia's Native Son , the election of L. Douglas Wilder in Virginia represents the first time an African-American was elected Governor in the history of the United States. The book hits on five main points of his election and administration, including an analysis of the campaign victory, the media's response to the campaign, the racism involved with the election and administration, the administration itself, and the legacy of the administration.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title

Copyright

Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1 How a Grandson of Slaves Won the Virginia Governorship

Chapter 2 The Media Treatment of Douglas Wilder's Gubernatorial Campaign

Chapter 3 Racism Rears Its Ugly Head in the 1989 Election

Chapter 4 Governing Virginia

Chapter 5 Conclusion: The Wilder Legacy

Appendixes

Select Bibliography

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781626713635

OCLC:

1611787998