Truman and Pendergast

Truman and Pendergast / Robert H. Ferrell.

Chronicles the political relationship of Harry S. Truman and Thomas J. Pendergast. Pendergast was considered the "boss of Kansas City". His personal and political corruption brought about his downfall and imprisonment for tax evasion in 1939. Truman nearly lost his Senate seat in the Democ...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ferrell, Robert H.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Columbia : University of Missouri Press, ©1999.
Subjects:
Truman, Harry S., > 1884-1972 > Friends and associates.
Pendergast, Tom, > 1870-1945.
Pendergast, Tom, > 1870-1945
Truman, Harry S., > 1884-1972
Truman, Harry S.
Pendergast, Tom.
1900-1999
HISTORY.
Friendship
Politics and government
Kansas City (Mo.) > Politics and government > 20th century.
Missouri > Kansas City
Online Access:Click for online access
Table of Contents:
  • ch. 1. Jackson County to Washington
  • ch. 2. Collapse of the machine
  • ch. 3. Organizing and campaigning
  • ch. 4. Victory
  • ch. 5. Aftermath.

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