02438cam a22003253u 4500 63298 UtSlPG 20260610134446.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 09034043 UtSlPG en iso639-1 JK Vrooman, Walter, 1869- The New Democracy: A handbook for Democratic speakers and workers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-09-26 Produced by Carlos Colón, The Library of Congress and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The New Democracy: A Handbook for Democratic Speakers and Workers" by Walter Vrooman is a political manual written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the organization of grassroots efforts and effective communication strategies aimed at rallying support for Democratic principles, especially in the run-up to the critical 1900 elections. Through detailed advice and methods, Vrooman emphasizes the importance of engaging local constituencies through speeches and meetings, particularly targeting young, energetic workers. The opening of the handbook establishes the context of its creation shortly after the 1896 national campaign, where Vrooman outlines the necessity for a dedicated bureau of speakers to uphold and promote true Democratic values against prevailing corrupt practices. He discusses the formation and goals of the National Volunteers of Democracy, emphasizing a mobilization effort among ordinary citizens to reclaim their political agency. Highlighting the ongoing struggle against the "money power," he calls for vigilance and grassroots activism, setting the tone for practical, actionable steps that the Volunteers are expected to follow in engaging their communities effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Politics, Practical Campaign literature, 1900 -- Democratic https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63298 104122 104122