Description: The life story of Claude Pepper reveals the political career and personal philosophy of the influential politician and the great events, personalities, and scoundrels of the century. Pepper was born in Georgia in 1900. After Army service, he studied law at Harvard where he became a traditional Progressive and later a supporter of the New Deal. Defeated for the Senate in 1950, he practiced law until his victorious campaign for a seat in the House of Representatives, where he has emerged as the leading advocate of the senior citizen lobby. His autobiography, written with Time correspondent Gorey, is a highly partisan name-dropping document. The accounts of great legislative battles are simplistic and one-sided. The book's value is primarily anecdotal, and the diary excerpts have the quality of someone knowing he's living through history. Interesting facts about Claude Pepper: -Was first elected to the Fla. legislature in 1928 from Taylor County -Was nicknamed "Red Pepper" during the Cold War due to his conciliatory views towards the Soviet Union and meetings with Josef Stalin -His 1950 Senate race opponent George Smathers told rural Florida crowds that Pepper practiced "nepotism" with his sister-in-law and claimed his sister was a "thespian in wicked New York" (the story may be apocryphal, but often referenced) -Was featured on the cover of Time Magazine in 1938 AND 1983 -Had a band named after him called "the Claude Pepper Blues Explosion" -Was honored in the play "Pepper" written by Shepard Nevel -For several years after his death, Florida actor Kelly Reynolds portrayed Pepper, touring senior citizen centers around the state Condition info: Signed and dedicated by Claude Pepper. Stated first edition. Good to very good condition. Not an ex-library copy. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with little wear; cover in good condition with minor wear to edges or corners. Some pages may have been bookmarked or slight creasing may be present. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. Packaged with care and shipped with delivery confirmation. If you are not satisfied with the condition of the book, please return the item for a refund. READY TO SHIP!
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Book Title: Pepper : Eyewitness to a Century
Author: Hays Gorey, Claude D. Pepper
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: American Government / Legislative Branch, American Government / State
Publisher: Harcourt Trade Publishers
Publication Year: 1987
Genre: Political Science
