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Overview
John J. Williams (1904-88), a chicken-feed dealer from Sussex County, Delaware, had no previous political experience when he was elected to the U.S. senate as a Republican in 1946. To the amazement of Washington insiders, Williams emerged as an important advocate for fiscal probity and integrity in government. A quiet crusader who was more at home reading accounting sheets, Williams first attracted attention in 1949 when he uncovered scandals in the Bureau of Internal Revenue. His revelations of a "mess in Washington" helped to elect Dwight D. Eisenhower to the presidency in 1952. Known as the "conscience of the Senate," Williams demonstrated that steadfast allegiance to principled integrity can produce results and earn respect of voters and politicians alike. The first major study of Williams's political career, this book is based in large part on the extensive collection of the senator's papers at the University of Delaware Library.Book Details
Published
January 28, 2000
Publisher
University of Delaware Press
Pages
280
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780874137132