Virginia's Native Son: The Election and Administration of Governor L. Douglas Wilder

Authors

• J. L. Jeffries

Files

Page Count

174

Language

English

Description

In Virginia's Native Son, the election of L. Douglas Wilder in Virginia represents the first time an African-American was elected Governor in the history of the United States. The book hits on five main points of his election and administration, including an analysis of the campaign victory, the media's response to the campaign, the racism involved with the election and administration, the administration itself, and the legacy of the administration.

ISBN

9781626713628

Publication Date

Summer 7-1-2000

Publisher

Purdue University Press

City

West Lafayette

Disciplines

American Politics | Political Science

Comments

Open access publication of this title is supported by Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies.

Recommended Citation

Jeffries, J. L., "Virginia's Native Son: The Election and Administration of Governor L. Douglas Wilder" (2000). Purdue University Press Books. 125.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/purduepress_ebooks/125