Henry Horner, Governor Of Illinois 1878-1940: A Tribute - Paperback

by Carl Sandburg (Author), Various Authors (Author)

The book ""Henry Horner, Governor Of Illinois 1878-1940: A Tribute"" by Carl Sandburg is a biographical account of the life and career of Henry Horner, who served as the Governor of Illinois from 1933 until his death in 1940. Horner was the first Jewish governor of Illinois and was known for his progressive policies, including support for labor unions and social welfare programs.Sandburg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and poet, provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Horner's life, from his childhood in Chicago to his rise to political power. The book covers Horner's early years as a lawyer and his involvement in Democratic politics, including his role as a delegate to the 1924 Democratic National Convention.Sandburg also explores Horner's governorship, focusing on his efforts to help the state recover from the Great Depression and his support for New Deal programs. The book includes anecdotes and personal stories that shed light on Horner's character and leadership style, as well as his relationships with other political figures of the time.Overall, ""Henry Horner, Governor Of Illinois 1878-1940: A Tribute"" is a fascinating and informative biography that offers insight into the life and legacy of one of Illinois' most influential political leaders. Sandburg's engaging writing style and thorough research make this book a must-read for anyone interested in Illinois history or American politics in the early 20th century.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.