Call Me Tom The Life of Thomas F. Eagleton |
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| Author:
| Giglio, James N. |
| Series title: | Missouri Biography Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8262-1940-4 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2011 |
| Publisher: | University of Missouri Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $34.95USD $36.95 |
Book Description:
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Call Me Tom is the first book-length biography of one of Missouri's most successful senators. A moderate liberal in a conservative state, Thomas F. Eagleton was thrown into the national spotlight in 1972 when revelations regarding his mental health forced his resignation as a vice presidential nominee of the Democratic Party. This would overshadow his significant contributions as senator, especially on environmental and social legislation, and his unique ability to work...
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Call Me Tom is the first book-length biography of one of Missouri's most successful senators. A moderate liberal in a conservative state, Thomas F. Eagleton was thrown into the national spotlight in 1972 when revelations regarding his mental health forced his resignation as a vice presidential nominee of the Democratic Party. This would overshadow his significant contributions as senator, especially on environmental and social legislation, and his unique ability to work with Republican counterparts. This engaging biography allows readers to see Eagleton's character as well as his extensive record of public service.