Words and Actions: The Writings of Dick Vanderveen

by Dick Vanderveen and Richard Vanderveen

Book Overview

In 1974 Dick VanderVeen made national news when he became the first Democrat from Grand Rapids elected to Congress in 60 years. His campaign calling for President Nixon's resignation had turned the race into a referendum on Watergate, and the victory was a historical turning point in that national drama. From his journals: "What was happening in our special election became political news all around the country. In the last days of the campaign reporters...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1449031226
• ISBN13: 9781449031220
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Authorhouse
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"