Author: SMITH, T.V. and TAFT, Robert A.
Title: Congress -- Showmanship and Statesmanship
Description: New York, Columbia University Press, 1939. Paperback. 12mo. Wrappers. 24pp. Near fine. Probable sole edition of the texts of this politico's addresses on the weekly CBS radio show "Foundations of Democracy" -- signed boldly by Smith in a purplish ink near the bottom of the front wrapper. Thirteen broadcasts aired (this #3), each subsequently published in pamphlet form. Thomas Vernor Smith (1890-1964) was a noted University of Chicago professor and dean from 1922 to 1948, author, and Illinois congressman-at-large (1939-41). Most unusual. .

Keywords: ILLINOIS MIDWEST Americana Illinois & Midwest


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