My Quarter Century Of American Politics V1 - Champ Clark - Bog

My Quarter Century of American Politics is a two-volume memoir written by Champ Clark, a prominent American politician who served in the United States Congress for 26 years. In Volume 1, Clark provides a detailed account of his early life and political career, beginning with his childhood in rural Missouri and his education at the University of Virginia and the University of Michigan Law School. He then goes on to describe his early political experiences, including his work as a newspaper editor and his election to the Missouri State Legislature in 1892. The bulk of the book focuses on Clark's time in Congress, where he served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1893 to 1895 and again from 1897 to 1921. During this time, Clark played a key role in shaping some of the most important political debates of the era, including the fight for women's suffrage, the establishment of the Federal Reserve System, and the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. Throughout the book, Clark offers candid insights into the personalities and motivations of his fellow politicians, including Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. He also provides a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of Congress, describing the tactics and strategies employed by lawmakers to achieve their goals. Overall, My Quarter Century of American Politics is an engaging and informative memoir that sheds light on a pivotal period in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in politics, history, or the American experience.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.