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 NÜrnberg 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.
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
