Big Jim Eastland: The Godfather of Mississippi by J. Lee Annis Jr. (English) Pap

Description: Big Jim Eastland by J. Lee Annis Jr. For decades after the Second World War, Senator James Eastland was one of the more intransigent leaders of the Deep Souths resistance to what he called "the Second Reconstruction." And yet he developed a very real friendship with state NAACP chair Aaron Henry. This book explores the life story of this savvy, unpredictable powerhouse. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For decades after the Second World War, Senator James O. Eastland (1904-1986) was one of the more intransigent leaders of the Deep Souths resistance to what he called "the Second Reconstruction." And yet he developed, late in his life, a very real friendship with state NAACP chair Aaron Henry. Big Jim Eastland provides the life story of this savvy, unpredictable powerhouse. From 1947 to 1978, Eastland wore that image of resistance proudly, even while recognizing from the beginning his was the losing side. Biographer J. Lee Annis Jr. chronicles such complexities extensively and also delves into many facets lesser known to the general public. Born in the Mississippi Delta as part of the elite planter class, Eastland was appointed to the US Senate in 1941 by Democratic Governor Paul B. Johnson Sr. Eastland ran for and won the Senate seat outright in 1942 and served in the Senate from 1943 until his retirement in 1978. A blunt man of few words but many contradictions, Eastland was an important player in Washington, from his initial stint in 1941 where he rapidly salvaged several key local projects from bungling intervention, to the 1970s when he shepherded the Supreme Court nominees of Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford to Senate confirmation. Annis paints a full picture of the man, describing the objections Eastland raised to civil rights proposals and the eventual accommodations he needed to accept after the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Author Biography J. Lee Annis Jr. has taught history at Montgomery College for the past thirty years, and he is currently chairman of the History and Political Science Department at the Rockville campus. He is author of Howard Baker: Conciliator in an Age of Crisis, and, with Senator William H. Frist, coauthor of Tennessee Senators, 1911-2001: Portraits of Leadership in a Century of Change. Review Big Jim Eastland is a must-read for those interested in the history of civil rights and the Congress through the career of a one-time segregationist senator. As Judiciary Committee chairman and Senate pro tem, Eastland knew power and how to work both sides to get it. Known not only for his ever-present Havana cigar, he was a listener who valued loyalty and maintained close relationships with LBJ and Nixon. Lee Anniss research and writing make this book a compelling and enjoyable journey.--Connie Morella, former Maryland congresswoman and US ambassador Long Description For decades after the Second World War, Senator James O. Eastland (1904?1986) was one of the more intransigent leaders of the Deep Souths resistance to what he called ?the Second Reconstruction.? And yet he developed, late in his life, a very real friendship with state NAACP chair Aaron Henry. Big Jim Eastland provides the life story of this savvy, unpredictable powerhouse. From 1947 to 1978, Eastland wore that image of resistance proudly, even while recognizing from the beginning his was the losing side. Biographer J. Lee Annis Jr. chronicles such complexities extensively and also delves into many facets lesser known to the general public. Born in the Mississippi Delta as part of the elite planter class, Eastland was appointed to the US Senate in 1941 by Democratic Governor Paul B. Johnson Sr. Eastland ran for and won the Senate seat outright in 1942 and served in the Senate from 1943 until his retirement in 1978. A blunt man of few words but many contradictions, Eastland was an important player in Washington, from his initial stint in 1941 where he rapidly salvaged several key local projects from bungling intervention, to the 1970s when he shepherded the Supreme Court nominees of Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford to Senate confirmation. Annis paints a full picture of the man, describing the objections Eastland raised to civil rights proposals and the eventual accommodations he needed to accept after the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Promotional "Headline" James Eastland was one of the most influential and enigmatic figures in twentieth-century southern politics. Lee Anniss deeply researched book sheds important light not only on Eastland himself, but also on the history of civil rights conflict, Cold War politics, and the US Senate. Details ISBN1496830849 Short Title Big Jim Eastland Language English ISBN-10 1496830849 ISBN-13 9781496830845 Format Paperback Subtitle The Godfather of Mississippi Year 2020 Author J. Lee Annis Jr. Pages 438 Imprint University Press of Mississippi Place of Publication Jackson Country of Publication United States Illustrations 19 black & white illustrations AU Release Date 2020-12-11 NZ Release Date 2020-12-11 Publication Date 2020-12-28 UK Release Date 2020-12-28 Publisher University Press of Mississippi DEWEY B Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2020-12-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130592953;

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