The Democrats: From Jefferson to Carter

by Robert Allen Rutland

This text provides an account of how the Democratic Party was founded, evolved and flourished as a political melting pot in the 20th century despite numerous setbacks. It also examines the hiatus in the Democrats' presence in the White House between Carter and Clinton.

254 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1980

About the author

After serving in the Pacific Theater with the U.S. Army during World War II, he received a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma in 1947. He earned a master's degree in history from Cornell University in 1950 and a Ph.D. in history from Vanderbilt University in 1953.

Reviews

[Timothy · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author mistakes the Democrats with the presidents. There is not much here that has not been said by other authors.