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by Herman O. Makey (Author)
Wendell Willkie of Elwood is a biography written by Herman O. Makey. The book provides a detailed account of the life and career of Wendell Willkie, a prominent American lawyer, businessman, and politician who ran for president against Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940. The book delves into Willkie's early life in Elwood, Indiana, his education at Indiana University and his rise to prominence as a corporate lawyer and CEO of Commonwealth and Southern Corporation. The author also explores Willkie's political career, including his run for president, his advocacy for internationalism and his opposition to isolationism. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Willkie's character, his beliefs and his impact on American politics. It also sheds light on the social and political context of the time, including the Great Depression, World War II and the struggle for civil rights. Overall, Wendell Willkie of Elwood is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most fascinating figures in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
