And Time Began

by Eugene J. McCarthy, Larry W. Schwarm (Illustrator)

Eugene McCarthy s love for America has blessed us with political hope, and as a poet, his fine poetry provides a nourishment for our imaginations; poetry s critical role in culture. McCarthy captures our essence in this sometimes rough transition of this latter part of our 20th century, parts he has sheparded as U.S. Senator, presidential candidate, and poet.

48 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1993

About the author

Eugene Joseph "Gene" McCarthy was an American politician, poet & a long-time member of the Congress from Minnesota. He served in the House from 1949 to 1959 & the Senate from 1959 to 1971.
In the 1968 presidential election, McCarthy was the first candidate to challenge incumbent Lyndon B. Johnson for the Democratic nomination for president, running on an anti-Vietnam War platform. The unexpected vote total he achieved in the New Hampshire primary led Johnson to withdraw from the race & lured Robert F. Kennedy into the contest. He would unsuccessfully seek the presidency five times altogether.