Dolph Briscoe: My Life in Texas Ranching and Politics - Couverture rigide

Briscoe, Dolph

 
9780976669722: Dolph Briscoe: My Life in Texas Ranching and Politics
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ISBN 10 : 0976669722 ISBN 13 : 9780976669722
Editeur : Center for American History, 2008

Synopsis

Dolph Briscoe, governor of Texas from 1973 until 1979, is the largest individual landowner and rancher in a state famous for its huge ranches. He is one of the most respected businessmen in Texas, with a portfolio that includes banks, agribusinesses, cattle, and oil and gas properties. His philanthropy has provided much-needed support to a wide range of educational, medical, scientific, and cultural institutions. As a member of the state legislature in the decade following World War II, Briscoe was the author of major legislation that improved the daily lives of farmers and ranchers throughout Texas. As an activist leader of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Briscoe played a significant role in the successful effort to eliminate the screwworm, an age-old scourge of the livestock industry. As a friend and associate of a number of major American political figures, he has been an eyewitness to history. And as a governor who assumed office following one of the most far-reaching corruption scandals in Texas history, Briscoe played a crucial role in restoring public confidence in the integrity of state government. Don Carleton, executive director of the Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin, conducted a series of lengthy oral history interviews with Governor Briscoe over a period of eight years to produce this book.

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À propos des auteurs

Dolph Briscoe served as Texas governor from 1973 to 1979. He has led a distinguished career in public service, business, and ranching.

Don Carleton is Executive Director of the Center for American History.

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Éditeur
Center for American History
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0976669722
ISBN 13 
9780976669722
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
295
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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ISBN 10 :  0988508370 ISBN 13 :  9780988508378
Editeur : Briscoe Center for American History, 2018
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