The reviews are in and the book has been very well received
over half of its first edition has already been purchased
be sure to pre-order your copy now on Amazon, Books a Million, Barnes and Noble, or The Arcadia Website to name a few.
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Jimmy Carter Promos - Reviews
The reviews are in and the book has been very well received
over half of its first edition has already been purchased
be sure to pre-order your copy now on Amazon, Books a Million, Barnes and Noble, or The Arcadia Website to name a few.
Monday, December 28, 2015
Jimmy Carter in Plains book review by Jose Blanco
Jimmy Carter in Plains
Review by José Blanco F.
Dominican University
River Forest, Illinois.
Blanco is the author of "Becoming Billy Carter" and was a leader in the creation of the Billy Carter museum in Plains, Ga.
Jimmy Carter in Plains by Robert Buccellato brings us ever closer to the background that Plains—a small Georgia town—provides in the life of the 39th president of the United States of America. Buccelato’s carefully researched and organized tome is clearly the result of a passionate project, digging as deep as possible into archives in order to create this fantastic visual panorama for Plains. As the author acknowledges in his introduction, Plains exudes contemporary American history in every corner from the Billy Carter Service Station to the Jimmy Carter’s boyhood home.
The book is organized in sections, allowing the reader to digest the large amount of photographs —accompanied by informative and intriguing information. Section One introduces the town and its most famous resident. We learn about Jimmy Carter’s childhood, family, earlier years in politics, and the beginning of his presidential campaign. Plains, as the “home of the next president,” takes center stage on the second chapter. Anyone who has been to Plains will enjoy the many images of the town, including the train depot that served as campaign headquarters. Those who have never visited should become intrigued enough to start planning a trip to Carter’s hometown. We are also introduced to key family and community members including Billy and Lillian Carter. A wealth of curious information is presented including the fact that many Plains residents were quick to sell their property for a profit during the campaign years. Part three is an exhilarating account of the election with a wealth of images that follow Carter’s every step to the White House. The section includes memorabilia and photographs depicting Carter’s campaign and even some material on President Ford’s reelection efforts. A variety of documents and images illustrate Carter’s move into Washington, DC including inauguration day and the first official photograph portrait of first lady Rosalynn Carter. The last section of the book recounts life in Plains, Georgia in the years following the Carter presidency including the town’s current status as a national Park. The story comes full circle with a series of images that inspire not only nostalgia but also awe at the remarkable story of the peanut farmer who became president and the town that still today frames his story.
Buccellato is a fine historian, weaving through images a story that will forever spark curiosity on the American public. The book is a fantastic archival testament to the timeliness of Jimmy Carter and Plains, Georgia.
Review by José Blanco F.
Dominican University
River Forest, Illinois.
Blanco is the author of "Becoming Billy Carter" and was a leader in the creation of the Billy Carter museum in Plains, Ga.
Jimmy Carter in Plains by Robert Buccellato brings us ever closer to the background that Plains—a small Georgia town—provides in the life of the 39th president of the United States of America. Buccelato’s carefully researched and organized tome is clearly the result of a passionate project, digging as deep as possible into archives in order to create this fantastic visual panorama for Plains. As the author acknowledges in his introduction, Plains exudes contemporary American history in every corner from the Billy Carter Service Station to the Jimmy Carter’s boyhood home.
The book is organized in sections, allowing the reader to digest the large amount of photographs —accompanied by informative and intriguing information. Section One introduces the town and its most famous resident. We learn about Jimmy Carter’s childhood, family, earlier years in politics, and the beginning of his presidential campaign. Plains, as the “home of the next president,” takes center stage on the second chapter. Anyone who has been to Plains will enjoy the many images of the town, including the train depot that served as campaign headquarters. Those who have never visited should become intrigued enough to start planning a trip to Carter’s hometown. We are also introduced to key family and community members including Billy and Lillian Carter. A wealth of curious information is presented including the fact that many Plains residents were quick to sell their property for a profit during the campaign years. Part three is an exhilarating account of the election with a wealth of images that follow Carter’s every step to the White House. The section includes memorabilia and photographs depicting Carter’s campaign and even some material on President Ford’s reelection efforts. A variety of documents and images illustrate Carter’s move into Washington, DC including inauguration day and the first official photograph portrait of first lady Rosalynn Carter. The last section of the book recounts life in Plains, Georgia in the years following the Carter presidency including the town’s current status as a national Park. The story comes full circle with a series of images that inspire not only nostalgia but also awe at the remarkable story of the peanut farmer who became president and the town that still today frames his story.
Buccellato is a fine historian, weaving through images a story that will forever spark curiosity on the American public. The book is a fantastic archival testament to the timeliness of Jimmy Carter and Plains, Georgia.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Matthew Algeo book blurb for Jimmy Carter In Plains
It is a great honor to have this book blurb by matthew Algeo author of the Books Harry Truman's Excellent Adventure: The True Story of a Great American Road Trip and The President Is a Sick Man"Has it really been 40 years since Jimmy Carter was elected president? Robert Buccellato’s wonderful new book is a nostalgic reflection on the 1976 presidential campaign, when Carter’s hometown of Plains, Georgia was transformed from a sleepy Southern hamlet to the center of the political universe. Jimmy Carter in Plains takes readers back to a time when the lapels were wide, the cars were big, and a presidential candidate’s campaign headquarters doubled as a train depot. Filled with rare photographs, this book provides an intimate glimpse into the extraordinary life and times of our 39th president. I enjoyed every page of it."
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Jimmy Carter in Plains Book Review by Frye Gaillard
It is my great honor to present this book blurb by Frye Gaillard the author of Prophet from Plains
Jimmy Carter in Plains is an inspiring, evocative look at the life of our 39th President, set against the backdrop of a small Southern town that has always been his anchor. In words and photographs, Robert Bucccellato has given us an accessible and engaging portrait of the legacy of this remarkable man.
-- Frye Gaillard, author, Prophet from Plains
Jimmy Carter in Plains is an inspiring, evocative look at the life of our 39th President, set against the backdrop of a small Southern town that has always been his anchor. In words and photographs, Robert Bucccellato has given us an accessible and engaging portrait of the legacy of this remarkable man.
-- Frye Gaillard, author, Prophet from Plains
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Book Review by Mary E Stuckey
The following book blurb was provided by the Great author Mary e Stuckley. Author of jimmy carter human rights and the national agenda, The Good Neighbor, and defining Americans to name a few.
As a presidential candidate and as president, Jimmy Carter remained a man of the South, deeply rooted in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. In this lovely pictorial history, Robert Buccellato brings the Carter campaign and its profound and continuing relationship to Plains vividly to life. In photos of the Carters, their campaign staff, the campaign itself, and the ways in which all of these continue to be commemorated in Plains, this book contributes to our understanding of Americana, political campaigns, small-town Southern life, and the Carter presidency.
Friday, December 11, 2015
Author event Robert Buccellato at Bittersweet Book Store
The weekend of President's day next year I along with my family will be in south Georgia as guests of the national park service of Plains. I have a book presentation at the Plains Ga High School that Sunday and the previous evening at the Book Store bittersweet. This book store and cafe is located in Americus and is a wonder.
The bittersweet concept is a combination of all in life that is sweet and bitter, whether it is a bittersweet romance novel, a caramel coffee frappe, or a piece of dark chocolate.
Founded in 2015 in the City of Americus, Georgia, by Chuck Faaborg and Elena Albamonte, bittersweet offers books, including comics and graphic novels, coffee, and chocolate, in a beautiful, comfortable atmosphere.
Located in the newly renovated former Glover Opera House in Americus's historic district, bittersweet is the new Americus destination.
Author Event Robert Buccellato at the Thomas County Public Library
March 18th 2016 at noon
Robert Buccellato author of the new book Jimmy Carter in Plains will be presenting his book and several images at this beautiful library in Thomasville Ga.
Robert Buccellato on the Chris Hahn Show
Based out of New York, the Chris Hahn Radio show is one of the leading Progressive news programs in the nation.
Here is a link to the interview which starts at minute 52
http://christopherhahn.com/
Here is a link to the interview which starts at minute 52
http://christopherhahn.com/
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Fort Lauderdale Magazine
The October issue of Fort Lauderdale Magazine does my first book Florida Governors Lasting Legacies proud. It cited my book on the great Florida legend and governor Napoleon Bonaparte Broward
HERES THE LINK
http://flmag.com/city-life/guns-muck-yellow-fever
HERES THE TEXT
In the 1880s, he ran munitions for Cuban revolutionaries, running afoul of Spain as well as the U.S. government. He worked on tugs on the St. John’s River before becoming sheriff of Duval County. And later, most famously, he sought to drain the Everglades to develop what he called the “fabulous Muck.” He had arguably the most bombastic name in a long line of Florida characters. We’re talking none other than Gov. Napoleon Bonaparte Broward, our county’s namesake. His parents not only endowed him with an empirical moniker, but named his brothers Washington Broward (after George, of course) and Pulaski Broward (after the Revolutionary War hero). His childhood started out very promising, as his parents had a successful farm in Jacksonville. But they died young, and the Broward clan was on the wrong side in the Civil War. Their original farm was burnt to the ground by Union troops. Napoleon moved in with an uncle, helped on his farm and earned a high school degree. He traveled north for two years, then returned to Jacksonville. According to historian Michael Gannon, Broward’s resume grew to include stints as “a riverboat crewman, a Newfoundland cod fisherman, lumberman, a phosphate mine developer, Sheriff of Duval County and a boat pilot.” Those roots explain his path to politics. He wanted to represent the proverbial common man, he said during one campaign: “I don’t intend to go after the cities. Their newspapers are against me and they don’t take me seriously. But I’m going to stump every crossroads village between Fernandina and Pensacola, and talk to the farmers and the crackers, and show them their top ends were meant to be used for something better than hatracks.” He may not have made it to politics if either Spain or the U.S. had caught him running guns to the Cuban revolutionaries on his steamboat-tug The Three Friends. He had several near misses with Spanish gunboats, and the Spanish ambassador, whose country was trying to preserve its tenuous hold on Cuba, demanded he be stopped. The cagey
Broward eluded them all, working under cover of darkness and hiding his vessel behind larger ships, ferrying munitions and explosives picked up in secluded areas along the St. John’s River near Jacksonville. From there, it was to the Bahamas, then to Cuba for the forces of José Martí. When President William McKinley finally declared war on Spain, Broward’s gun-running was no longer needed and he escaped punishment. But his exploits, including a stint in Jacksonville as sheriff during a yellow fever epidemic, added to his stature. One historian notes that during the epidemic he was the only public servant to stay in the city as thousands fled. “He opened his doors to health officials and basically ran the city himself,” writes Robert Buccellato in Florida Governors: Lasting Legacies. In 1900, Broward was elected to the state legislature virtually unopposed. He won the governorship in 1904. The populist Democrat appealed to farmers, laborers and small business, opposing railroad magnates like Henry Flagler and land barons. He is credited with a series of progressive measures passed in the legislature, including reorganizing state colleges into two major universities at Gainesville and Tallahassee, one institution that eventually became Florida A&M, and a school for the deaf. He pushed child labor restrictions, hospital reform and even lobbied the legislature to pass a bill guaranteeing insurance for all state citizens. (The latter bill failed). And of course, there was the draining of the Everglades to provide a new fertile crescent to feed the world (and sell real estate). We know how that ended today as we try to reclaim what we can of the “River of Grass” and live down the reputation of epic land swindles. After his term as governor, he ran and won a seat in the U.S. Senate but died before taking office. But there was a less talked about side to the man who lived in the Florida mansion with his wife, eight daughters and a son, and who got Teddy Roosevelt down here to endorse the Everglades plan. According to T.D. Allman in Finding Florida, The True History of the Sunshine State, Broward was a racist. As governor, he once proposed evicting black citizens from Florida. It was ignored “as an eccentricity” and never went anywhere, writes Allman. But it showed his true stripes (sadly, not all that uncommon in the South then). Allman says he also proposed rules to muzzle the press, who on more than one occasion referred to him as an idiot. “These days his plan for an all-white Florida is completely excluded from accounts of his putative achievements,” Allman writes. In readings from half a dozen books on Florida history, material related to Broward never addressed the race question. Closest thing I found was a reference to a governor following him by eight years, Sidney Catts, who ran on a platform that was anti-black, anti-liquor and anti-Catholic. He claimed that the nuns were hiding guns in convents and the pope was planning to move the Vatican to Tampa. (Right, of all the world’s cities the pope would certainly choose Tampa.) But if the Vatican never left its mark on Florida, our own Napoleon surely did - See more at: http://flmag.com/city-life/guns-muck-yellow-fever#sthash.bHKfmIx0.dpuf
A cappella Books Shout out
The Folks at A Cappella Books wrote up a nice little shout out for my book event at the Carter Library next year
a little bit about them
They host a diverse range of authors throughout the year. From David Sedaris to Rachel Maddow to Bryan Stevenson, from book signings to author lunches to cocktail evenings.
HERES THE LINK
http://www.acappellabooks.com/event/robert-buccellato-book-signing
AND HERE IS there lovely shout out
WHO: Robert Buccellato
WHAT: Jimmy Carter in Plains Book Signing
WHEN: Monday, February 2nd, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Jimmy Carter Presidential Library
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Follow this event on Facebook
WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
The physical connections to most American presidents are deeply rooted in the past and the unfamiliar. One can no longer see Washington's birthplace or William Henry Harrison's log cabin. Plains, Georgia, however, is different. In Jimmy Carter in Plains: A Presidential Hometown, Robert Buccellato tells the inspirational story of how one man and his community influenced an historic election. When Jimmy Carter, a one-term governor of Georgia, announced his candidacy for president, few took him seriously. Yet, in just two years, he managed to pull off a spectacular and unprecedented victory, thanks to his personal style of politicking and the support of his hometown. The exceptional photographs of Charles W. Plant guide the reader through the 1976 election, which made Plains America's hometown.
"How do you capture a magical time in your life? This book of photographs and descriptions are evidence of Jimmy Carter's hometown and campaign for President of our USA. Buccellato's book gives a true feeling of Plains, then and now. People can experience the small town life and 'down to earth' people who brought forth an awesome welcome to visitors then, now, and forever."
--Betty Pope, member of the Carter Peanut Brigade
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Robert Buccellato is also the author of Florida Governors: Lasting Legacies and the forthcoming Finding Dan McCarty. He is also the Historian for the Clerk of Courts of Leon County, a position created for him. Robert lives in Crawfordville, Florida, with his wife, Stephanie, and their son, Croston.
If you are unable to attend this event, but would still like a signed copy of Jimmy Carter in Plains, please click the link below.
Event address:
441 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30307
Jimmy Carter in Plains by Robert Buccellato--Signed Copy--PREORDER
$22.99
SKU: sgn9781467115414
a little bit about them
They host a diverse range of authors throughout the year. From David Sedaris to Rachel Maddow to Bryan Stevenson, from book signings to author lunches to cocktail evenings.
HERES THE LINK
http://www.acappellabooks.com/event/robert-buccellato-book-signing
AND HERE IS there lovely shout out
WHO: Robert Buccellato
WHAT: Jimmy Carter in Plains Book Signing
WHEN: Monday, February 2nd, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Jimmy Carter Presidential Library
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Follow this event on Facebook
WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
The physical connections to most American presidents are deeply rooted in the past and the unfamiliar. One can no longer see Washington's birthplace or William Henry Harrison's log cabin. Plains, Georgia, however, is different. In Jimmy Carter in Plains: A Presidential Hometown, Robert Buccellato tells the inspirational story of how one man and his community influenced an historic election. When Jimmy Carter, a one-term governor of Georgia, announced his candidacy for president, few took him seriously. Yet, in just two years, he managed to pull off a spectacular and unprecedented victory, thanks to his personal style of politicking and the support of his hometown. The exceptional photographs of Charles W. Plant guide the reader through the 1976 election, which made Plains America's hometown.
"How do you capture a magical time in your life? This book of photographs and descriptions are evidence of Jimmy Carter's hometown and campaign for President of our USA. Buccellato's book gives a true feeling of Plains, then and now. People can experience the small town life and 'down to earth' people who brought forth an awesome welcome to visitors then, now, and forever."
--Betty Pope, member of the Carter Peanut Brigade
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Robert Buccellato is also the author of Florida Governors: Lasting Legacies and the forthcoming Finding Dan McCarty. He is also the Historian for the Clerk of Courts of Leon County, a position created for him. Robert lives in Crawfordville, Florida, with his wife, Stephanie, and their son, Croston.
If you are unable to attend this event, but would still like a signed copy of Jimmy Carter in Plains, please click the link below.
Event address:
441 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30307
Jimmy Carter in Plains by Robert Buccellato--Signed Copy--PREORDER
$22.99
SKU: sgn9781467115414
Friday, December 4, 2015
The Star Wars Holiday Special
I know I know may seem a bit out of place to talk about a star wars special on a blog for a book about Jimmy Carter. However any Carter fan worth their salt will know that a giant poster of Star Wars graces the halls of the Jimmy Carter Presidential library. Not to mention the fact that the movies came out during the Carter Presidency and the New star wars movie that is just days away from rocking our world.
Plus, its my blog and I can do what I want. Its not like anyone reads it anyways. Now heres a bit of back story info for you, that I told painstakingly took from Wikipedia
The Star Wars Holiday Special is a 1978 American television film set in the Star Wars galaxy. It stars the film's main cast while introducing the character Boba Fett, who would appear in later films. It is one of the first official Star Wars spin-offs, and was directed by Steve Binder. The show was broadcast in its entirety only once, in the United States, on Friday, November 17, 1978 (the week before Thanksgiving[1]), on the U.S. television network CBS from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST), pre-empting Wonder Woman and The Incredible Hulk; and on the Canadian television network CTV from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time.It was also broadcast in New Zealand on TVNZ and in Australia on the Seven Network.
Now here is the beautiful thing about this shit salad of a holiday special, it was created as a shameless way to cash in on the Star Wars mania taking hold of the nation at the time. It has nearly every major actor from the movie (no amount of money could have gotten them Guinness) and there is at least ten minutes worth of footage from the movie in this "special"
So you would think that given the level of involvement, everyone would have to embrace it. Nope!!! George Lucas acts like it doesn't exist and the Star Wars Fandom love to hate it. Anyway I mention all of this because its Christmas and Man I really need some Star Wars love today.
So I know this is terrible and believe me no one would argue that. I think Carrie FIsher was drunk during its creation. The guy who played C-3PO apparently has to be piss drunk to stand watching it. But there is a lovely 1970s lameness about it. Kinda like all those terrible Epcot rides that are now closed
anyway google it and enjoy
or you could do what I did and just watch this review instead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS6PwQcCIXo
Friday, November 27, 2015
Liberalism to New Labour Part two
the party system in Great Britain and it's evolution from the days of Tories and the Liberals, to New Labour and Coalition governments. The purpose of beginning our story with the departure of Brown and the birth of the Conservative Coalition is to prove a major political point. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) The difference between politics and policy and the fact that politics does not exist in a vacuum. The whole reason way Brown was not named Party leader in 1994, was because he was not a reform minded Labour Leader. He was more of a socialist in his thinking than Tony Blair. Blair was able to modernize the party and lead it to victory in much the same way as President Clinton had done before him. But like both Blair and Clinton, they were able to move the people toward a central view of government but not their respective parties. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) Brown was prime minister of a party and a nation left exhausted by their former leader's short comings but hopeful due to his grand designs and achievements. But, Brown was still the man he was in 1994. He had not reformed, he was not part of a new Labour mentality, and it showed. He did not realize that his own views were left in a vacuum, while the world continued to move without him. He had become a failed double treaded, a leader far past his "use by" date. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011).
In terms of the difference between Policy and Politics, there was in this case as there always is a victor and a loser. Brown was the loser because will he was the better administrator; he was not the better Prime Minister to David Cameron. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) He and with him Labour, was not willing to move or change their policy to allow the Liberal Democrats to join them in a Coalition. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) Cameron on the other hand has provided after over two years in the role to be a Prime Minister of amazing skill but without a core. He is not a traditional Prime Minister in the same way he is not a traditional Conservative.(Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) Sure he will for political goals label himself as such, but when it comes to getting his hands dirty, his political soul mate is Barack Obama. While Obama has a great passion for policy in much the same vain as Brown, and does have a strong core and series of convections, he is also at his heart a man of compromise. Cameron was able to move mountains with his party in order to form his Coalition government. (Parties and Election in Europe). It is this political flexibility that has evolved in the parties of Great Britain and it is the main reason why Brown was forced to resign two years ago. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011)
Originally the two major parties in England were the Tories or Conservatives and the Whigs. The Whigs were the supporters of unions and the working class. There ideals can be traced back all the way to the English Civil War.(Liberal Democrat History Group). They were generally seen as having soft support for the monarchy. In fact there was a few times were the Whigs and then the Liberals would win the majority, but the monarchy would still select a Conservative Prime Minister. (Liberal Democrat History Group). Before long the Whigs would reform there party and become known as the Liberal Democrats. Under Gladstone the liberals would come to power several times and with parliamentary reforms being introduced and then passed, enfranchisement was extended to all citizens. (Liberal Democrat History Group). This would open the flood gates for public involvement in government and would also dramatically affect how party politicals was conducted throughout the two major parties. It would also lead to the creation of several other smaller organizations and political parties. One of these to be created in the aftermath of these many different reforms was the Labour party. (Liberal Democrat History Group).
The conservative party has it's origins in the upper class, with many member of its ranks in parliament retiring into the lordship. (Seldon, 1999) They have seen the start of public politics in the United Kingdom, been seen to represent the interests of the upper classes and private industry. To say that those in the modern Conservative party support the rights of private property owners, may not seem extreme now. (Seldon, 1999) But, back in the late 1800's and early 1900's, it had a very different meaning attached to it. It was the stated goal of the upper classes to enforce the weakening powers of the lords of the land, (Seldon, 1999) to keep those in the working poor in their place and to deny them social independent. Whenever there was a constitutional crisis in England, it was over the power struggle between the Lords and the common man. In time it did get a bit easier of course. (Seldon, 1999) Toward the early 1900's members of the conservative party were becoming more common in origin and soon were starting to think closer with their liberal counterparts. (Seldon, 1999) Then when a constitutional crisis did take place it would be over the house of commons passing a bill and the house of lords blocking it from passage. In the end, the king would have to get involved.
The conservatives and the Liberals would trade majorities in their own periods of alternating predominance for the next several decades. (Seldon, 1999) But, following the Ministership of Lloyd George, there would never again be a Liberal at number ten. In the 1920's you begin to see both the Labour party and the Conservative party combining their efforts to defeat the liberals. (Seldon, 1999) You see the Liberals going from a period of total majority to long districts long thought safe. Similar to when in the presidential elections of the 1920's, when the Democratic party would lose southern and beltway states.(Seldon, 1999) Liberals did not survive their political wilderness and refused to change either their perspective or ideals. The Labours would gain the support of the working classes and would begin to demand more relief to the poorest elements of their constituents. (Seldon, 1999) In time it would have profound results. It would lead to the first Labour majorities and it would preserve the government of Great Britain against the more radical political forces of the time period. (Seldon, 1999)
Following the coalition national government that took place during the Second World War, the Labour party won a massive majority. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) Yet, it would prove to be its last for some time. It would take another few general elections for a Labour Prime Minister to come to power, (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) yet, every time they would prove slowly unpopular to voters and ineffective. Advocating old style socialism and popular Labour social views seemed to only block them off of electoral rewards. The conservatives would gain long periods of time in the majority. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) Through the Ministership of Thatcher and Major, the Labour party was trapped in the minority. This would be known as their winter of discontent. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) At the same time, there were two stars within the Labour party that were beginning to do great things within the shadow government. Tony Blair and Gordon Brown were the leading voices of loyal opposition. The years of Thatcherism was seen as intensely partisan and was very divisive on the people of Great Britain.
Following the shocking Conservative victory of the 1992 general election, a major political overhaul was called for within the Labour party. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) Yet, the party elders did not wish it, they felt it was important to seem constant in nature and in ideals. It is important to note that Brown was himself a fan of what Clinton was doing to the US Democratic Party, but he was still very passionate about the traditional socialist promotion and defend of unions and workers. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) But Blair was already starting to promote a third way of politics, one that stays to the center, that is compassionate towards the people's problems, but is also tough of the causes of these problems. New Labour would lead Tony Blair to the leadership of the Labour party and would three years later give him a supreme majority. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) The 1997 general election would give Labour its first majority in since the 1970's and would change the political landscape of Great Britain. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) It also saw a major shift in the ideologically beliefs of the Labour Party. While during its own years in the minority during 1997 to 2010, the Conservatives began to portray themselves as more compassionate to the needs of the common man, that this Conservative party was not Thatcher's Conservative government. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011)
At the same time a party founded in the late 1980's was starting to gain some visible support. (Whiteley, 2011) This party was a result of a merger between the social democrats and the remaining liberals. The Liberal Democrats were soon going to fill the void for those that were beginning to see new labour as too moderate or conservative. (Whiteley, 2011) They were free market liberals and they were social liberals. (Whiteley, 2011) They were impressive grassroots organizations and were closing in on the conservative minority in parliament in terms of seats. In 1997 they had 16 percent of the seating, by the 2010 election it was nearly 25 percent. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011. It will be at least another two general elections before the Liberals can have enough support to gain a majority. But, at the present that seems to be were the nation is headed. After decades of partisan Conservatives and Moderate Labour that proves itself to be polarizing in the majority. The nation is sitting its sights on another course of ideals to move the nation forward. The momentum is clearly on the side of the Liberal Democrats. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011)
In terms of the difference between Policy and Politics, there was in this case as there always is a victor and a loser. Brown was the loser because will he was the better administrator; he was not the better Prime Minister to David Cameron. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) He and with him Labour, was not willing to move or change their policy to allow the Liberal Democrats to join them in a Coalition. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) Cameron on the other hand has provided after over two years in the role to be a Prime Minister of amazing skill but without a core. He is not a traditional Prime Minister in the same way he is not a traditional Conservative.(Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) Sure he will for political goals label himself as such, but when it comes to getting his hands dirty, his political soul mate is Barack Obama. While Obama has a great passion for policy in much the same vain as Brown, and does have a strong core and series of convections, he is also at his heart a man of compromise. Cameron was able to move mountains with his party in order to form his Coalition government. (Parties and Election in Europe). It is this political flexibility that has evolved in the parties of Great Britain and it is the main reason why Brown was forced to resign two years ago. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011)
Originally the two major parties in England were the Tories or Conservatives and the Whigs. The Whigs were the supporters of unions and the working class. There ideals can be traced back all the way to the English Civil War.(Liberal Democrat History Group). They were generally seen as having soft support for the monarchy. In fact there was a few times were the Whigs and then the Liberals would win the majority, but the monarchy would still select a Conservative Prime Minister. (Liberal Democrat History Group). Before long the Whigs would reform there party and become known as the Liberal Democrats. Under Gladstone the liberals would come to power several times and with parliamentary reforms being introduced and then passed, enfranchisement was extended to all citizens. (Liberal Democrat History Group). This would open the flood gates for public involvement in government and would also dramatically affect how party politicals was conducted throughout the two major parties. It would also lead to the creation of several other smaller organizations and political parties. One of these to be created in the aftermath of these many different reforms was the Labour party. (Liberal Democrat History Group).
The conservative party has it's origins in the upper class, with many member of its ranks in parliament retiring into the lordship. (Seldon, 1999) They have seen the start of public politics in the United Kingdom, been seen to represent the interests of the upper classes and private industry. To say that those in the modern Conservative party support the rights of private property owners, may not seem extreme now. (Seldon, 1999) But, back in the late 1800's and early 1900's, it had a very different meaning attached to it. It was the stated goal of the upper classes to enforce the weakening powers of the lords of the land, (Seldon, 1999) to keep those in the working poor in their place and to deny them social independent. Whenever there was a constitutional crisis in England, it was over the power struggle between the Lords and the common man. In time it did get a bit easier of course. (Seldon, 1999) Toward the early 1900's members of the conservative party were becoming more common in origin and soon were starting to think closer with their liberal counterparts. (Seldon, 1999) Then when a constitutional crisis did take place it would be over the house of commons passing a bill and the house of lords blocking it from passage. In the end, the king would have to get involved.
The conservatives and the Liberals would trade majorities in their own periods of alternating predominance for the next several decades. (Seldon, 1999) But, following the Ministership of Lloyd George, there would never again be a Liberal at number ten. In the 1920's you begin to see both the Labour party and the Conservative party combining their efforts to defeat the liberals. (Seldon, 1999) You see the Liberals going from a period of total majority to long districts long thought safe. Similar to when in the presidential elections of the 1920's, when the Democratic party would lose southern and beltway states.(Seldon, 1999) Liberals did not survive their political wilderness and refused to change either their perspective or ideals. The Labours would gain the support of the working classes and would begin to demand more relief to the poorest elements of their constituents. (Seldon, 1999) In time it would have profound results. It would lead to the first Labour majorities and it would preserve the government of Great Britain against the more radical political forces of the time period. (Seldon, 1999)
Following the coalition national government that took place during the Second World War, the Labour party won a massive majority. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) Yet, it would prove to be its last for some time. It would take another few general elections for a Labour Prime Minister to come to power, (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) yet, every time they would prove slowly unpopular to voters and ineffective. Advocating old style socialism and popular Labour social views seemed to only block them off of electoral rewards. The conservatives would gain long periods of time in the majority. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) Through the Ministership of Thatcher and Major, the Labour party was trapped in the minority. This would be known as their winter of discontent. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) At the same time, there were two stars within the Labour party that were beginning to do great things within the shadow government. Tony Blair and Gordon Brown were the leading voices of loyal opposition. The years of Thatcherism was seen as intensely partisan and was very divisive on the people of Great Britain.
Following the shocking Conservative victory of the 1992 general election, a major political overhaul was called for within the Labour party. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) Yet, the party elders did not wish it, they felt it was important to seem constant in nature and in ideals. It is important to note that Brown was himself a fan of what Clinton was doing to the US Democratic Party, but he was still very passionate about the traditional socialist promotion and defend of unions and workers. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) But Blair was already starting to promote a third way of politics, one that stays to the center, that is compassionate towards the people's problems, but is also tough of the causes of these problems. New Labour would lead Tony Blair to the leadership of the Labour party and would three years later give him a supreme majority. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) The 1997 general election would give Labour its first majority in since the 1970's and would change the political landscape of Great Britain. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) It also saw a major shift in the ideologically beliefs of the Labour Party. While during its own years in the minority during 1997 to 2010, the Conservatives began to portray themselves as more compassionate to the needs of the common man, that this Conservative party was not Thatcher's Conservative government. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011)
At the same time a party founded in the late 1980's was starting to gain some visible support. (Whiteley, 2011) This party was a result of a merger between the social democrats and the remaining liberals. The Liberal Democrats were soon going to fill the void for those that were beginning to see new labour as too moderate or conservative. (Whiteley, 2011) They were free market liberals and they were social liberals. (Whiteley, 2011) They were impressive grassroots organizations and were closing in on the conservative minority in parliament in terms of seats. In 1997 they had 16 percent of the seating, by the 2010 election it was nearly 25 percent. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011. It will be at least another two general elections before the Liberals can have enough support to gain a majority. But, at the present that seems to be were the nation is headed. After decades of partisan Conservatives and Moderate Labour that proves itself to be polarizing in the majority. The nation is sitting its sights on another course of ideals to move the nation forward. The momentum is clearly on the side of the Liberal Democrats. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011)
Liberalism to New Labour
From Liberalism to New Labour:
The party evolution of Great Britain
Robert Buccellato
It has become a very common sight in Great Britain, the image of a tired and beaten Prime Minister saying farewell. (Seldon, 1999). Handing over the keys to government to a rival at the polar end of the political spectrum. Prime Minister Gordon Brown, the head of the Labour party and the appointed leader of the parliamentary democracy of Great Britain had been defeated. It was a troubled term of office, being in the summer of 2007 after Tony Blair resigned the post after ten years and three general election victories. (Parties and Elections in Europe). It is a pattern for the newly elected prime minister to choice a retirement date that is far off from the following general election. This way the party may pick it's own leader and thus have a better chance of collectively supporting an electable new prime minister for the future. This was not the case, and it became very clear that Brown proved to be a very polarizing figure. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011).
The Labour party could have been the majority party for a generation, had it not been for their support of the Iraq War. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011). It had suffered reduced majority in the election of the early 2000's and now with Brown's premiership, it seemed very likely that 2010 would be a conservative year. Indeed it was, only not enough. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011). When the election results came in it seemed that the people were bitterly divided over who should govern. Labour had won a majority of seats, but it was not big enough majority to request the forming of a government. The conservatives had robbed Labour of it's status, while not proving itself as the people's clear choice. After some brief failed talks, it came time for the Brown to step down and make way for a possible coalition government. Labour leaders tried to form a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats, but it proved too difficult. The conservatives were desperate to take control and were offering the liberals much more than Labour was willing to match. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011).
The Conservative leader David Cameron would form a new government with Liberal Democrat Leader Crigg as the deputy Prime Minister. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011). Brown made the usual speech outside Number 10 Downing Street that all defeated Prime Ministers make as the offer the victor there support and best wishes. Only unlike the US President who has 80 days to continue to lead the nation into the new year and work with his successor during a long transition process. The English Prime Minister is not allowed to live at 10 Downing Street (the official home of the Prime Minister) in the weeks leading up to the General Election and is ordered to live both the home and the office that very day. So a sad Brown left that office and the place he had trained his mind, body, and spirit for, was now part of his past.
This paper is about both the party system in Great Britain and it's evolution from the days of Tories and the Liberals, to New Labour and Coalition governments. The purpose of beginning our story with the departure of Brown and the birth of the Conservative Coalition is to prove a major political point. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) The difference between politics and policy and the fact that politics does not exist in a vacuum. The whole reason way Brown was not named Party leader in 1994, was because he was not a reform minded Labour Leader. He was more of a socialist in his thinking than Tony Blair. Blair was able to modernize the party and lead it to victory in much the same way as President Clinton had done before him. But like both Blair and Clinton, they were able to move the people toward a central view of government but not their respective parties. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011) Brown was prime minister of a party and a nation left exhausted by their former leader's short comings but hopeful due to his grand designs and achievements. But, Brown was still the man he was in 1994. He had not reformed, he was not part of a new Labour mentality, and it showed. He did not realize that his own views were left in a vacuum, while the world continued to move without him. He had become a failed double treaded, a leader far past his "use by" date. (Gallagner,Lavar,Mair, 2011).
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
President Obama Make Election day a national Holiday!!!!
A new social media campaign is being started by Voting Rights Activists encourage Obama to Declare Election Day 2016 a Federal Holiday. I know I know!!! The Republicans will hate it, what will they ever like, maybe A federal holiday for Old Ron 40 Reagan !!!
However since all the new voter id laws, such an action would liberate millions of voters that are currently struggling to get to the polls. The pattern of Presidential elections is such that over 55 percent are now participating. But, that number could be closer to 60 or 70 percent with a national holiday. Plus it could actually result in a more balanced future approach to congressional and lower ticket races.
Anyway heres the link and I hope the five people that read this will sign the petition
.http://www.alternet.org/civil-liberties/voting-rights-activists-launch-campaign-pressure-obama-declare-election-day-2016
Make Congress Bigger and Cheaper
The title may seem like a joke, and I suppose it is a bit pie in the sky to think that the work "cheap" would ever be included with the word "congress." But, the growing level of partisanship and gridlock could all be resolved if the nation's congressional districts were smaller in size. As it stands right now the average congressional district has one representative serving the needs of over 600,000 citizens. If you look at the few combative districts like the Florida Second, the representative has to spend their miserably short two year term during two main tasks. Raising a disgusting amount of money and turning themselves into some kind of bipolar freak show as they attempt to appease everyone in their district. The sad fact is that hardly anyone is accurately represented now of days.
In 1911, Congress passed the Apportionment Act of 1911, also known as 'Public Law 62-5', which capped the size of the United States House of Representatives at 435 seats. During the next reapportionment, the size of the House was again limited to 435 seats, with the seats divided among the states by population, with each state getting at least one seat. Yet, now the congress has gotten to the point that the average member of Congress can't possibly improve the lives of those they serve. Heck they really can't do anything but raise money for re-election.
Congress is vastly more conservative, white, male, and older than the average american. To make matters worse America is the only advanced nation on earth that has such a complete lack of representative. In India the Parliament is over seven hundred members strong, even with a voting public of several million, they are still more diversely compatible to the needs of the voting public than we are. The UK elections are also very telling, the average amount of political parties that hold seats in the chamber is usually five or six major or minor parties. This requires the majority to be far more moderate than their members would prefer and the minority has to be far more innovative.
Plus the members of Congress are paid far too much, over five times the median income in the country. Both issues (congressional districts and income) are difficult to solve, yet not impossible.
State Conventions would solve the issues and both national party conventions could promote it next year as they are nominating their presidential candidates.
Solution? Pass the The Wyoming Rule. A Proposal that would add over one hundred members of congress and create eight new congressional districts in Florida instantly. But, to those of you who think such an idea is too revolutionary, I have something for you to think about. In his only speech as President of the Constitutional Convention, George Washington pleaded for the adoption of the First Article of the Bill of Rights. This Article deemed that no congressional seat should exceed thirty thousand citizens. So who can really argue with the father of our nation? By the way since Congress did not set a time limit for its ratification, the Congressional Apportionment Amendment is still technically pending before the states. Ratification by an additional 27 states is necessary for this amendment to be adopted. So come on Florida House! Talk about pie in the sky.
In 1911, Congress passed the Apportionment Act of 1911, also known as 'Public Law 62-5', which capped the size of the United States House of Representatives at 435 seats. During the next reapportionment, the size of the House was again limited to 435 seats, with the seats divided among the states by population, with each state getting at least one seat. Yet, now the congress has gotten to the point that the average member of Congress can't possibly improve the lives of those they serve. Heck they really can't do anything but raise money for re-election.
Congress is vastly more conservative, white, male, and older than the average american. To make matters worse America is the only advanced nation on earth that has such a complete lack of representative. In India the Parliament is over seven hundred members strong, even with a voting public of several million, they are still more diversely compatible to the needs of the voting public than we are. The UK elections are also very telling, the average amount of political parties that hold seats in the chamber is usually five or six major or minor parties. This requires the majority to be far more moderate than their members would prefer and the minority has to be far more innovative.
Plus the members of Congress are paid far too much, over five times the median income in the country. Both issues (congressional districts and income) are difficult to solve, yet not impossible.
State Conventions would solve the issues and both national party conventions could promote it next year as they are nominating their presidential candidates.
Solution? Pass the The Wyoming Rule. A Proposal that would add over one hundred members of congress and create eight new congressional districts in Florida instantly. But, to those of you who think such an idea is too revolutionary, I have something for you to think about. In his only speech as President of the Constitutional Convention, George Washington pleaded for the adoption of the First Article of the Bill of Rights. This Article deemed that no congressional seat should exceed thirty thousand citizens. So who can really argue with the father of our nation? By the way since Congress did not set a time limit for its ratification, the Congressional Apportionment Amendment is still technically pending before the states. Ratification by an additional 27 states is necessary for this amendment to be adopted. So come on Florida House! Talk about pie in the sky.
Monday, November 23, 2015
Jimmy Carter in Plains book review by Max J. Skidmore
Visual representations of politics in America are too often ephemeral,
taking the form of campaign literature that quickly vanishes, or news
reports that do not last beyond the headlines. Robert Buccellato, in what
obviously was a labor of love, has produced something different. His
presentation in pictures of the political life of President Carter before
and during his presidency should be welcomed by general readers who are
interested American presidents. Perhaps more important, these pictures
offer unique insights, making this book a contribution to American Studies
and to presidential history.
Max J. Skidmore
Author of After the White House: Former Presidents as Private Citizens
Jimmy Carter in Plains New Book Cover
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| I love this new cover for the book which is available for pre order on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Books a Million |
Jimmy Carter in Plains Book Endorsement by Kevin Mattson
I am very honored to present the book endorsement made by author Kevin Mattson, the author of several exceptional books including "What the heck are you up to Mr President" and "Just Plain Dick."
"This marvelous little book shines light on the truly populist campaign that landed Jimmy Carter in the White House. You can actually SEE the authentic and regular-guy style of Jimmy Carter at work. The images of Carter's small-town background are especially compelling. Political and historical junkies will find this book a great piece of entertainment that doesn't discount the moral and visionary heft that Jimmy Carter brought to Washington, D.C."
-Kevin Mattson, Author of "What the heck are you up to Mr President."
Radio interview on the Chris Hahn Show
Based out of New York, the Chris Hahn Radio show is one of the leading Progressive news programs in the nation.
Here is a link to the interview which starts at minute 52
http://christopherhahn.com/
Friday, November 20, 2015
Pre order Jimmy Carter In Plains The Presidential Hometown
You can know Pre-order the new Book Jimmy Carter In Plains The Presidential Hometown
Heres the link on Amazon
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Barnes and Noble
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and Books a Million
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Heres the link on Amazon
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Barnes and Noble
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and Books a Million
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Jimmy Carter in Plains Book Promo
A small video promo I made for the new book Jimmy Carter In Plains
out February 1st
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mdjo65xH2k
out February 1st
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mdjo65xH2k
Plains Ga Train Depot
There is a historical pull to this place and it's become manifested in the tiny green and white painted train depot at the center of town. For myself, this humble structure has always held such romantic attachment. This was where Jimmy Carter pulled it off. Where he, along with his neighbors and family staged the most improvable and captivating Presidential campaign in history, forever changing the political landscape of the nation and how we pick our presidential nominees.
The town's train depot was constructed in 1888 and was, for a time, the only building with a public bathroom. This was the primary reason for its selection as the hometown headquarters for the Carter Presidential campaign. It was the site of numerous hometown primary parties and was where candidate Carter would hold interviews whenever in town. As the 1970s dawned, Plains remained largely unchanged. But, following his announcement for president, the entire landscape of the community began to change. The primary night parties would begin at the depot and quickly took on a church potluck atmosphere. There were said to have been rows of flatbed trucks everywhere and tiny campers.
Once you enter the depot, long devoid of frequent activity, a single video can be heard echoing throughout the building. It is a video that Charles Plant put together on the 1976 election. The images are old and the voices heard are those that use to fill the television screens in countless homes decades earlier. The nightly news anchors of the past; Cronkite, Harry Reasoner, and John Chancellor, can be heard. The desired effect is easily achieved, transporting visitors back to a time when this depot was packed with locals and campaign workers and primary nights would turn into local vigils and tailgate festivals, as several TVs were installed to witness the results of so many past contests, when their favorite son was trying to achieve the impossible.
Two rocking chairs, used frequently by America's First Mother, Lillian Carter, can still be seen. Today, a sign proudly and humorously recounts the fact that "Behind this closed door" is the reason why the depot was selected as the campaign headquarters. It was the location of the only available public bathroom in town. Today the bathroom is closed and visitors are prevented from entering this historic lavatory.
As the election of Jimmy Carter became a real possibility, both the candidate and his hometown started becoming big business. Carter's wide smile began showing up everywhere in town and souvenir makers had a field day turning the town into a household name nationwide. Some, like the N.G. Slater campaign buttons were of high quality, while others were simply made by an endless series of small entrepreneurs looking for an easy buck. Eventually, the massive level of outside guests began to die down. After the Carter Presidency entered the history books, the town and its famous son both shared in parallel struggles to acclimate themselves to life outside the national spotlight. Plains and Carter both took it upon themselves to help preserve the best elements of the 1976 election and its aftermath for posterity. It was not an easy task for them both. But, President Carter threw himself into the task of turning key structures of his hometown into a national park. With the aid of the residents and outside support, the former president succeeded beyond his wildest hopes.
The town's train depot was constructed in 1888 and was, for a time, the only building with a public bathroom. This was the primary reason for its selection as the hometown headquarters for the Carter Presidential campaign. It was the site of numerous hometown primary parties and was where candidate Carter would hold interviews whenever in town. As the 1970s dawned, Plains remained largely unchanged. But, following his announcement for president, the entire landscape of the community began to change. The primary night parties would begin at the depot and quickly took on a church potluck atmosphere. There were said to have been rows of flatbed trucks everywhere and tiny campers.
Once you enter the depot, long devoid of frequent activity, a single video can be heard echoing throughout the building. It is a video that Charles Plant put together on the 1976 election. The images are old and the voices heard are those that use to fill the television screens in countless homes decades earlier. The nightly news anchors of the past; Cronkite, Harry Reasoner, and John Chancellor, can be heard. The desired effect is easily achieved, transporting visitors back to a time when this depot was packed with locals and campaign workers and primary nights would turn into local vigils and tailgate festivals, as several TVs were installed to witness the results of so many past contests, when their favorite son was trying to achieve the impossible.
Two rocking chairs, used frequently by America's First Mother, Lillian Carter, can still be seen. Today, a sign proudly and humorously recounts the fact that "Behind this closed door" is the reason why the depot was selected as the campaign headquarters. It was the location of the only available public bathroom in town. Today the bathroom is closed and visitors are prevented from entering this historic lavatory.
As the election of Jimmy Carter became a real possibility, both the candidate and his hometown started becoming big business. Carter's wide smile began showing up everywhere in town and souvenir makers had a field day turning the town into a household name nationwide. Some, like the N.G. Slater campaign buttons were of high quality, while others were simply made by an endless series of small entrepreneurs looking for an easy buck. Eventually, the massive level of outside guests began to die down. After the Carter Presidency entered the history books, the town and its famous son both shared in parallel struggles to acclimate themselves to life outside the national spotlight. Plains and Carter both took it upon themselves to help preserve the best elements of the 1976 election and its aftermath for posterity. It was not an easy task for them both. But, President Carter threw himself into the task of turning key structures of his hometown into a national park. With the aid of the residents and outside support, the former president succeeded beyond his wildest hopes.
Jimmy Carter In Plains Book Reviews
How do you capture a magical time in your life? This book of photographs and descriptions are evidence of Jimmy Carter's hometown and campaign for President of our USA. Buccellato's book gives a true feeling of Plains, then and now. People can experience the small town life and "down to earth" people who brought forth a awesome welcome to visitors then , now and forever.
-Betty Pope Member of the Carter Peanut Brigade
When I picked up Robert Buccellato's gloriously illustrated new book, Jimmy Carter in Plains: The Presidential Hometown, I fell in love with the town all over again....Get yourself a copy of Robert Buccellato's book. It is a moving map to the heart of the town that made Jimmy Carter. It is also a map to a place that will win your heart for good, and for the goodness that is Jimmy Carter's Plains.
-Grant Hayter-Menzies Author of "Lillian Carter : A Compassionate Life"
Visual representations of politics in America are too often ephemeral, taking the form of campaign literature that quickly vanishes, or news reports that do not last beyond the headlines. Robert Buccellato, in what obviously was a labor of love, has produced something different.
His presentation in pictures of the political life of President Carter before and during his presidency should be welcomed by general readers who are interested in American presidents.
- Max J. Skidmore Author of "After the White House: Former Presidents as Private Citizens"
"This marvelous little book shines light on the truly populist campaign that landed Jimmy Carter in the White House. You can actually SEE the authentic and regular-guy style of Jimmy Carter at work. The images of Carter's small-town background are especially compelling. Political and historical junkies will find this book a great piece of entertainment that doesn't discount the moral and visionary heft that Jimmy Carter brought to Washington, D.C."
-Kevin Mattson, Author of "What the heck are you up to Mr President."
-Betty Pope Member of the Carter Peanut Brigade
When I picked up Robert Buccellato's gloriously illustrated new book, Jimmy Carter in Plains: The Presidential Hometown, I fell in love with the town all over again....Get yourself a copy of Robert Buccellato's book. It is a moving map to the heart of the town that made Jimmy Carter. It is also a map to a place that will win your heart for good, and for the goodness that is Jimmy Carter's Plains.
-Grant Hayter-Menzies Author of "Lillian Carter : A Compassionate Life"
Visual representations of politics in America are too often ephemeral, taking the form of campaign literature that quickly vanishes, or news reports that do not last beyond the headlines. Robert Buccellato, in what obviously was a labor of love, has produced something different.
His presentation in pictures of the political life of President Carter before and during his presidency should be welcomed by general readers who are interested in American presidents.
- Max J. Skidmore Author of "After the White House: Former Presidents as Private Citizens"
"This marvelous little book shines light on the truly populist campaign that landed Jimmy Carter in the White House. You can actually SEE the authentic and regular-guy style of Jimmy Carter at work. The images of Carter's small-town background are especially compelling. Political and historical junkies will find this book a great piece of entertainment that doesn't discount the moral and visionary heft that Jimmy Carter brought to Washington, D.C."
-Kevin Mattson, Author of "What the heck are you up to Mr President."
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