New Deal Cowboy: Gene Autry and Public Diplomacy

by Michael Duchemin

Best known to Americans as the "singing cowboy," beloved entertainer Gene Autry (1907-1998) appeared in countless films, radio broadcasts, television shows, and other venues. While Autry's name and a few of his hit songs are still widely known today, his commitment to political causes and public diplomacy deserves greater appreciation. In this innovative examination of Autry's influence on public opinion, Michael Duchemin explores the various platforms...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080615392X
• ISBN13: 9780806153926
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.1"