A window into 1928 American political life, as seen in The Watsonian, Vol. 2: June, 1928. This issue gathers a range of editorials and reports that illuminate the era’s debates over money, power, religion, and national policy. Readers will find opinionated takes on the role of business in politics, press perspectives on the Catholic Church, and reflections on presidential contenders and international affairs.
Structured as a sequence of essays and commentaries, the edition foregrounds the writers’ interpretations of current events, offering a snapshot of the era’s rhetoric, concerns, and alliances. It combines domestic political analysis with brief summaries of world events, giving a sense of how readers at the time understood national and global developments.
Ideal for readers interested in historical political discourse, period journalism, and the legacy of early 20th‑century public debate.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complex history of the Catholic Church's influence on American politics, with a particular focus on the 1928 presidential election. The author delves into the intense anti-Catholic sentiment prevalent at the time and examines how it shaped the political landscape. Competing narratives of morality, tolerance, and American identity are dissected in the context of Al Smith's presidential bid, the first by a Catholic. The book also analyzes the role of religious bigotry in shaping public opinion and the political strategies employed by both sides. Through archival research and historical analysis, the author sheds light on the profound impact of religious divisions on American political discourse and the enduring legacy of these divisions in contemporary society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333499150_0
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Etat : New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Watsonian, Vol. 2: June, 1928Our people own practically 85 out of every 100 saloons and they give good employment to many thousands of our church people.These business men and their friends and emp. N° de réf. du vendeur 285325093
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