Henry Ford Versus Truman H. Newberry, The Famous Senate Election Contest: A Study In American Politics, Legislation And Justice

by Spencer Ervin

Book Overview

The book ""Henry Ford Versus Truman H. Newberry, The Famous Senate Election Contest: A Study In American Politics, Legislation And Justice"" by Ervin Spencer is a detailed account of one of the most famous election contests in American history. The book focuses on the 1918 Senate election in Michigan, which pitted automobile magnate Henry Ford against Truman H. Newberry, a wealthy businessman and former Secretary of the Navy.The election was marked by allegations of fraud and corruption, and ultimately led to a Senate investigation and a legal battle that lasted for years. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the election, including the political and social context in which it took place, the key players involved, and the legal and legislative battles that followed.The author draws upon a wide range of primary sources, including newspaper articles, court records, and government reports, to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the election and its aftermath. The book also explores the broader implications of the election contest for American politics, legislation, and justice.Overall, ""Henry Ford Versus Truman H. Newberry, The Famous Senate Election Contest"" is a meticulously researched and engagingly written study of an important moment in American political history. It will be of interest to scholars and students of American politics, as well as anyone interested in the history of elections, corruption, and justice in the United States.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430486945
• ISBN13: 9781430486947
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 636 Pages
• Weight: 2.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"