The Governors of Arkansas
Title | The Governors of Arkansas PDF eBook |
Author | Timothy Paul Donovan |
Publisher | |
Pages | 392 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN |
Updated to include a biography of the three latest governors, one of whom is United States president Bill Clinton, this new edition includes fascinating individual profiles of the state's forty-three consecutive leaders since 1836. From Conway to Tucker, the biographical sketches are filled with valuable personal and political data detailing each governor's origin, family, education, occupation, and accomplishments and failures while in and out of office. By examining the issues confronting Arkansas's governors, the contributors have provided a provocative portrait of the state's political leadership and have explored a whole range of social and economic questions.
Centennial History of Arkansas
Title | Centennial History of Arkansas PDF eBook |
Author | Dallas Tabor Herndon |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1052 |
Release | 1922 |
Genre | Arkansas |
ISBN |
Readings in Arkansas Politics and Government
Title | Readings in Arkansas Politics and Government PDF eBook |
Author | Kim U. Hoffman |
Publisher | University of Arkansas Press |
Pages | 529 |
Release | 2020-03-06 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1682261239 |
This second edition of the authoritative Readings in Arkansas Politics and Government brings together in one volume some of the best available scholarly research on a wide range of issues of interest to students of Arkansas politics and government. The twenty-one chapters are arranged in three sections covering both historical and contemporary issues—ranging from the state’s socioeconomic and political context to the workings of its policymaking institutions and key policy concerns in the modern political landscape. Topics covered include racial tension and integration, social values, political corruption, public education, obstacles facing the state’s effort to reform welfare, and others. Ideal for use in introductory and advanced undergraduate courses, the book will also appeal to lawmakers, public administrators, journalists, and others interested in how politics and government work in Arkansas.
Promises Kept
Title | Promises Kept PDF eBook |
Author | Sid McMath |
Publisher | University of Arkansas Press |
Pages | 505 |
Release | 2003-01-01 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1557287546 |
He has divided his life story into four parts. In the first, he shows how his early life in rural Arkansas sparked his commitment to people. Then he describes his service to democracy in the military, including his commission in the U.S. Marines, a battlefield promotion in the Pacific and other honors, and his subsequent advancement to the rank of major general.
Georgia Governors in an Age of Change
Title | Georgia Governors in an Age of Change PDF eBook |
Author | Harold P. Henderson |
Publisher | University of Georgia Press |
Pages | 372 |
Release | 1988 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0820310050 |
Beginning with the inauguration of Ellis Arnall as governor in 1943, Georgia Governors in an Age of Change traces the gubernatorial leadership of Georgia through four decades, chronicling the state's rise from bastion of southern provincialism to a dynamic and progressive state.
Defining Moments
Title | Defining Moments PDF eBook |
Author | Robert L. Brown |
Publisher | University of Arkansas Press |
Pages | 170 |
Release | 2010-11-01 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 161075123X |
Defining Moments explores how all Arkansas governors since Sid McMath (a group that has produced a president, two U.S. senators, and two presidential contenders) acted in times of crisis. These ten exceptional leaders stand out in Arkansas history and politics for having had their personal and political mettle tested by issues concerning education, the environment, social justice, the conduct of politics, race, and more of the nation's defining debates. The governors and situations covered include Sid McMath's bout with the Dixiecrats; Francis Cherry's ploy to label his opponent a Communist; Orval Faubus's decision to block integration at Little Rock Central High; Winthrop Rockefeller's tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on the State Capitol steps; Dale Bumpers's battle against political corruption; David Pryor's veto of the U.S. Corps of Engineers's Bell Folley Dam; Frank White's endorsement of Creationism; Bill Clinton's decision to test public school teachers; Jim Guy Tucker's bold solution for the Medicaid program and his resignation; and Mike Huckabee's quest to consolidate the state's high school districts. Robert Brown, who knew nine of the ten governors personally and worked as an aide for Dale Bumpers and Jim Guy Tucker, tells these stories with an unusual combination of historical research and personal familiarity. He crystallizes the difficult choices faced by these memorable leaders, showing how their decisions at crucial points shaped their tenures, molded their legacies for good or bad, and shaped history.
Character Makes a Difference
Title | Character Makes a Difference PDF eBook |
Author | Mike Huckabee |
Publisher | B&H Publishing Group |
Pages | 242 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 080544677X |
The former pastor and Arkansas governor discusses his career and the political scandals he witnessed, and explains how faith can help people to stay on the right path and handle any challenge.