Screen LibraryAdvising Nixon : the White House memos of Patrick J. Buchanan /
"Presidential documents provide a unique perspective into the decision making and thought processes of some of the most powerful figures in American government, and the memos of Patrick J. Buchanan, advisor to President Richard Nixon are no exception. Buchanan regularly wrote numerous memos eac...
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University Press of Kansas,
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| Publisher Address: | Lawrence, Kansas : |
| Publication Dates: | [2019] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
"Presidential documents provide a unique perspective into the decision making and thought processes of some of the most powerful figures in American government, and the memos of Patrick J. Buchanan, advisor to President Richard Nixon are no exception. Buchanan regularly wrote numerous memos each day, many of which are long and detailed. In them, he gave Nixon advice on communication strategies, press relations, policy positions, and how to navigate the political environment. Throughout his political career, Buchanan has been known for fiery rhetoric that does not mince words regarding his tr |
| Carrier Form: | xii, 355 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [341]-342) and index. |
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9780700628292 0700628290 |
| Index Number: | E855 |
| CLC: | K837.127 |
| Call Number: | K837.127/B918-1 |
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Introduction: Pat Buchanan as political wordsmith -- The 1968 campaign -- White House communication strategies -- Governing, policy, and politics -- The 1972 campaign : primary challengers -- The 1972 campaign : Nixon v. McGovern -- Watergate and the second term. |