Governor Henry Horner, Chicago Politics and the Great Depression

Klappentext Charles Masters effectively reevaluates Governor Henry Horner's historical reputation and role in Illinois politics. Zusammenfassung Examines Henry Horner's (Illinois' first Jewish governor) management of the political and economic challenges of the state when millions of Americans were jobless and hungry. This work shows how Horner! stemmed foreclosures! dealt with bank closings! soothed massive labor unrest! fed the hungry! and confronted the threat of revolution.

Autorentext
Chicago attorney Charles J. Masters is also the author of Glidermen of Neptune: The American D-Day Glider Attack, which was a featured selection in both the Military Book Club and the Aviators' Guild Book Club. A recognized authority on World War II, he has been a guest on numerous radio shows and was an adviser and the key speaker on History Channel's "Silent Wing Warriors."

Zusammenfassung
Examines Henry Horner's (Illinois' first Jewish governor) management of the political and economic challenges of the state when millions of Americans were jobless and hungry. This work shows how Horner, stemmed foreclosures, dealt with bank closings, soothed massive labor unrest, fed the hungry, and confronted the threat of revolution.

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