Son of Virginia

Son of Virginia
Title Son of Virginia PDF eBook
Author L. Douglas Wilder
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Pages 241
Release 2015-10-01
Genre Biography & Autobiography
ISBN 149301952X

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In 1981, the Commonwealth of Virginia, which had been dominated for decades by “the Organization,” a political machine led by former Governor and U.S. Senator Harry Byrd Sr., took its first baby steps to becoming the vibrant state it is today. That year, Charles Robb rejected the machine and began a new Democratic Party in his campaign for governor. Instead of running against African Americans, Robb reached out to Douglas Wilder, the state’s only African American State Senator and other leaders in the African American Community to rally voters of color to support the Democratic ticket. With the help of a heavy African American turnout, Robb won and the Byrd machine was crushed. In 1985, just four years later, Doug Wilder won the party’s nomination for Lieutenant Governor against the cries of “Virginia isn’t ready” and, later that year, defied the naysayers by being elected to that office. Within five years, he would be sworn in as the first elected African American governor in American history. SON OF VIRGINIA by L. Douglas Wilder details the events of the author’s life to paint a portrait of the changing face of America. It will be a story of constant struggle and conflict, not only Wilder’s struggle, but also that of courageous people who stood up to decades of discrimination, corruption and greed. The book will stand as a road map for continued American progress in our elections and laws and a stark warning of what may happen if we relax our commitment to this program.

Inaugural Presidential Address

Inaugural Presidential Address
Title Inaugural Presidential Address PDF eBook
Author Obama Barack
Publisher Hardpress Publishing
Pages 32
Release 2016-06-23
Genre
ISBN 9781318914043

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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

A Governor's Story

A Governor's Story
Title A Governor's Story PDF eBook
Author Jennifer Granholm
Publisher Public Affairs
Pages 338
Release 2011-09-20
Genre Biography & Autobiography
ISBN 1586489976

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Recounts the former Michigan governor's struggles to solve the problems of unemployment and budget deficits with the auto industry collapse and global financial crisis.

Don't Start the Revolution Without Me!

Don't Start the Revolution Without Me!
Title Don't Start the Revolution Without Me! PDF eBook
Author Jesse Ventura
Publisher Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Pages 353
Release 2009-05-15
Genre Biography & Autobiography
ISBN 1602397163

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Ventura--former governor, wrestler, and Navy SEAL--discusses what's wrong with the Democrats, the Republicans, and politics in America.

A Reason to Believe

A Reason to Believe
Title A Reason to Believe PDF eBook
Author Governor Deval Patrick
Publisher Crown
Pages 242
Release 2011-04-12
Genre Biography & Autobiography
ISBN 0307720764

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Deval Patrick, “an inspirational figure guided by optimism and hope who presaged the rise of President Obama” (The Boston Globe), recounts his extraordinary journey from the South Side of Chicago to the governorship of Massachusetts. “I’ve simply seen too much goodness in this country—and have come so far in my own journey—not to believe in those ideals, and my faith in the future is sometimes restored under the darkest clouds.”—Governor Deval Patrick In January 2007, Deval Patrick became the first black governor of the state of Massachusetts, one of only two black governors elected in American history. But that was just one triumphant step in an improbable life that began in a poor tenement on the South Side of Chicago, taking Patrick from a chaotic childhood to an elite boarding school in New England, from a sojourn doing relief work in Africa to the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, and then to a career in politics. In this heartfelt and inspiring memoir, he pays tribute to the family, friends, and strangers who, through words and deeds, have instilled in him transcendent lessons of faith, perseverance, and friendship. In doing so, he reminds us of the power of community and the imperative of idealism. With humility, humor, and grace, he offers a road map for attaining happiness, empowerment, and success while also making an appeal for readers to cultivate those achievements in others, to feel a greater stake in this world, and to shape a life worth living. Warm, nostalgic, and inspirational, A Reason to Believe is destined to become a timeless tribute to a uniquely American odyssey and a testament to what is possible in our lives and our communities if we are hopeful, generous, and resilient. Governor Deval Patrick is donating a portion of the proceeds from A Reason to Believe to A Better Chance, a national organization dedicated to opening the doors to greater educational opportunities for young people of color.

Inaugural Address of Governor

Inaugural Address of Governor
Title Inaugural Address of Governor PDF eBook
Author Ohio. Governor
Publisher
Pages 24
Release 1886
Genre Ohio
ISBN

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Inaugural Address of Governor

Inaugural Address of Governor
Title Inaugural Address of Governor PDF eBook
Author Ohio. Governor
Publisher
Pages 44
Release 1862
Genre Ohio
ISBN

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