Pat McCarren: Political Boss of NV

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ISBN: 0874170710

Patrick A. McCarran entered the national political spotlight by locking horns with the Roosevelt and Truman administrations on foreign policy, internal security and many domestic issues. Within his native state of Nevada, McCarran constructed a machine designed to dominate the state's political and economic life.

This book discusses the Senator's background, his rise to power and his methods of establishing political domination.

Written by Jerome E. Edwards. Softbound. 201 pages. University of Nevada Press.