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The Road to Normalcy

The Presidential Campaign and Election of 1920

By: Wesley M. Bagby

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The Road to Normalcy

The Presidential Campaign and Election of 1920

By: Wesley M. Bagby

Originally published in 1962. In The Road to Normalcy, Wesley M. Bagby explains how the election of 1920 contributed to momentous shifts in American politics by detailing why the major political parties abandoned sentiments that were widely accepted several years prior to the election. Prior to World War I, two significant streams of progressivism maintained center stage in American politics—the Progressive movement and the world peace movement. The war proved not to be prohibitively distracting for the Progressive movement, which carried on well into the war years. But the war also introduced new elements into American political life, such as the restriction of free speech, popular outbursts of intolerance and hatred encouraged by war propaganda, and a belief in the necessity and efficacy of violence. Many of these elements eroded the ideals undergirding the Progressive movement. The international peace movement reflected the spirit of idealistic internationalism that characterized the tenor of American foreign policy from the beginning to the end of the war. However, the election of 1920, the first presidential election after World War I, addressed the question of whether America would resume its progressive efforts at home and abroad following the war. The election ultimately stymied both political currents, proving to be an end for both the Progressive movement and the world peace movement.

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JHU Press

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1421435624

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9781421435626

Introduction to Social Science and Contemporary Issues

By: Wesley Marvin Bagby

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Introduction to Social Science and Contemporary Issues

By: Wesley Marvin Bagby

This volume is an introduction to contemporary problems in American Society and to the social Sciences. This edition has been fully updated to reflect the changing domestic and international situations. Bagby uses a problems-centered, multi-disciplinary approach that engages student interest and prepares them to major in various social science disciplines. The text explores social, economic, and domestic political problems, and problems in America's international relations.

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504

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Burnham, Incorporated

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083041391X

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9780830413911

The Eagle-Dragon Alliance

America's Relations with China in World War II

By: Wesley Marvin Bagby

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The Eagle-Dragon Alliance

America's Relations with China in World War II

By: Wesley Marvin Bagby

This general history, based on archival and monographic sources, some of which were not available to earlier writers, is designed to be a balanced and comprehensive synthesis. Seldom does a historian come upon a richer mix of colorful personalities, dramatic action, Byzantine intrigue, and momentous historical issues." "The impact of Americans on China during the war was enormous. Much of U.S. activity in China, because of inadequate knowledge of China's culture, government, and military capabilities, was harmful to China and Chiang's regime. Moreover, U.S. efforts to induce Chiang to make reforms designed to improve his regime's war effort and chances for post-war survival were ineffective." "The sulfurous American General Joseph Stilwell, assigned to serve as Chiang's chief of staff, underestimating the fighting ability of the Japanese and disregarding Chiang's advice, followed a strategy in the first Burma campaign that contributed to the loss of Chiang's best divisions and the chance of holding north Burma. Stilwell's obsessive demand for a new Burma campaign involved him in bitter controversies with Chiang, the British, and U.S. Air Commander Claire Chennault." "When the British demanded that Stilwell be removed from Burma, he, with Roosevelt's support, demanded that Chiang turn over to him the command of China's armed forces, which was equivalent to control of China. But Americans could not enforce this demand on Chiang, who expelled Stilwell from China. Ambassador Patrick Hurley then attempted to arrange a coalition government between Chiang and the Communists, a proposal Chiang rejected." "At Roosevelt's insistence, Chiang allowed America to send U.S. personnel, the "Dixie Mission," to the Communist headquarters at Yennan. Mao Tse-Tung convinced Foreign Service Officer John Service and others that he sought a cooperative relationship with America (in order, among other reasons, to reduce his dependence on Russia). Before Stilwell's dismissal Americans had decided to arm the Communists, but the removal of Stilwell defeated that purpose, and U.S. aid continued to go exclusively to Chiang. It appeared that the ideological preferences of Americans brought about a postponement of cooperation with the ultimately victorious Chinese Communists, despite an eventual common interest in keeping Soviet influence in East Asia in check." "This comprehensive study is illustrated and includes a chronology, glossary, bibliography and index."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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326

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University of Delaware Press

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0874134188

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9780874134186

Contemporary International Problems

By: Wesley Marvin Bagby

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Contemporary International Problems

By: Wesley Marvin Bagby

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260

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Taylor Trade Publications

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0882297759

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9780882297750

America's International Relations Since World War I

By: Wesley Marvin Bagby

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America's International Relations Since World War I

By: Wesley Marvin Bagby

This text focuses on personalities, economic, cultural and military influences on the politics of US foreign policy. Each chapter presents foreign relations problems addressed by a specific presidential administration, and concludes with an assessment of the accomplishments, events and problems.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0195123891

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9780195123890

The Road to Normalcy

The Presidential Campaign and Election of 1920

By: Wesley M. Bagby

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The Presidential Campaign and Election of 1920

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Book's by Wesley M. Bagby

The Road to Normalcy

The Road to Normalcy

Introduction to Social Science and Contemporary Issues

Introduction to Social Science and Contemporary Issues

The Eagle-Dragon Alliance

The Eagle-Dragon Alliance

Contemporary International Problems

Contemporary International Problems

America's International Relations Since World War I

America's International Relations Since World War I

The Road to Normalcy

The Road to Normalcy

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