Confessions of a presidential speechwriter

An avid high school debater and enthusiastic student body president, Craig Smith seemed destined for a life in public service from an early age. As a sought-after speechwriter, Smith had a front-row seat at some of the most important events of the twentieth century, meeting with Robert Kennedy and R...

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Main Author: Smith, Craig R. (-)
Other Authors: Kirk New, Erin
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: East Lansing, Michigan : Michigan State University Press 2014.
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Summary:An avid high school debater and enthusiastic student body president, Craig Smith seemed destined for a life in public service from an early age. As a sought-after speechwriter, Smith had a front-row seat at some of the most important events of the twentieth century, meeting with Robert Kennedy and Richard Nixon, advising Governor Ronald Reagan, writing for President Ford, serving as a campaign manager for a major U.S. senator's reelection campaign, and writing speeches for a contender for the Republican nomination for president. Life in the volatile world of politics wasn't always easy
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (394 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781628950106
9781609174033