Virginia's Native Son

Virginia's Native Son
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Publisher : Purdue University Press
Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : 155753411X
ISBN-13 : 9781557534118
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Book Synopsis Virginia's Native Son by : J. L. Jeffries

Download or read book Virginia's Native Son written by J. L. Jeffries and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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