Maury Maverick: A Political Biography by Richard B. Henderson

By Richard B. Henderson

Maury Maverick was once in all probability the 1st liberal usa Congressman from Texas to accomplish nationwide or even overseas stature. A devoted Democrat, he used to be able to assault Franklin D. Roosevelt at any time when he felt that Roosevelt was once flagging in his enthusiasm for reform. He was once sincere to the purpose of rudeness, and he belonged to the "damn the torpedoes" classification that pulled forward despite political consequences.

He used to be at domestic with the literate—he was once a prodigious author and speaker—but regularly able to puncture their pretensions. And he may cuss with sailors, pecan shellers, and any breed of saloon keeper. positioned all that including a quick, stocky, bulldog body, a fierce face and a voice to check, and you have got one of many nation's extra colourful political figures.

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