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100 1 _aGilbert, Clinton W.
_q(Clinton Wallace),
_d1871-1933
245 1 4 _aThe Mirrors of Washington
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-03-01
505 0 _aHarding, Warren G. -- Wilson, Woodrow -- Harvey, George (Brinton McClellan) -- Hughes, Charles Evans -- House, Edward Mandell -- Hoover, Herbert Clark -- Lodge, Henry Cabot -- Baruch, Bernard Mannes -- Root, Elihu -- Johnson, Hiram Warren -- Knox, Philander Chase -- Lansing, Robert -- Penrose, Boies -- Borah, William Edgar.
508 _aProduced by Charles Franks, Robert Rowe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"The Mirrors of Washington" by Clinton W. Gilbert and John Kirby is a political analysis written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the complexities of American presidential history, specifically analyzing the characters and ideologies of presidents Warren G. Harding and Woodrow Wilson. It reflects on how these figures exemplify broader trends in American politics and society. The opening of the book provides a detailed and vivid introductory context regarding key political figures of the time, emphasizing their educational backgrounds, political careers, and personal characteristics. Notably, it contrasts the public perceptions and leadership styles of Harding and Wilson, positioning Harding as the "just folks" candidate who represents the average American voter, while Wilson is depicted as an idealistic, yet ultimately flawed leader. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of Harding's electoral appeal amidst a populace fatigued by Wilson's progressive ideals, suggesting a shift in American political thought from idealism to pragmatism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aStatesmen -- United States
653 _aWashington (D.C.) -- Biography
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 20th century
700 1 _aKirby, John
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3812
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