Description
Thomas became one of Oklahoma's first state senators in 1907 and was involved with financing the construction of public works. As a member of the U.S. Congress, he made it his business to understand the Federal Reserve System, and as the farm crisis of the 1920s worsened during the Great Depression, he consistently argued for inflating the currency to stimulate the economy-a struggle that became central to his career and that he eventually won.
Thomas's panoramic look at the issues of his time includes a behind-the-scenes view of the NUErnberg War Crimes Trial and also tells how he helped push funding for the atomic bomb project through Congress without disclosing its true nature. Thomas dedicated his career to improving the lot of rural residents, Native Americans, and working people. Forty Years a Legislator is a rich source of insight for all concerned with twentieth-century politics or the early years of Oklahoma statehood.
About the Author
Richard Lowitt (1922-2018) was Professor of History at the University of Oklahoma and author of numerous books, including a three-volume biography of George W. Norris, American Outback: The Oklahoma Panhandle in the Twentieth Century, and The New Deal and the West.
Carolyn G. Hanneman is an archivist at the University of Oklahoma's Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center.
Cindy Simon Rosenthalis Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Oklahoma. She has served as Director and Curator of the Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center and as Mayor of Norman from 2007 to 2016.
Book Information
ISBN 9780806194936
Author Elmer Thomas
Format Paperback
Page Count 204
Imprint University of Oklahoma Press
Publisher University of Oklahoma Press
Weight(grams) 430g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 18mm
