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Woodrow Wilson's Western Tour: Rhetoric, Public Opinion, And the League of Nations,Used
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On September 3, 1919, Woodrow Wilson embarked upon one of the most ambitious and controversial speaking tours in the history of American politics: a grueling 8,000mile, twentytwoday tour across the Midwest and Far West in support of the League of Nations. Historians still debate Wilsons motivations for touring in the first place, but most agree with Thomas Bailey that the tour proved a disastrous blunder. Not only did Wilson collapse before completing his swing around the circle, but the treaty likely would have been defeated even if the tour had succeeded beyond all expectations. Most agree that Wilsons decision to tour was misguidedthe product of an exaggerated sense of his own persuasiveness, a martyr complex, or even mental illness.In this masterful work, J. Michael Hogan offers the first detailed analysis of Wilsons speeches on the tour, including the most celebrated speech of the campaign, his famous address in Pueblo, Colorado. Assessing the tour in light of Wilsons own scholarly writings about civic discourse and democratic deliberation, Hogan provides new insight into Wilsons failure and a new understanding of this watershed event in the history of American public address. Over the course of the tour, Hogan argues, Wilson abandoned his own principles of oratorical statesmanship and increasingly resorted to the techniques of the propagandist and the demagogue. In the process, he subverted what he himself called the common counsel of public deliberation and foreshadowed some of the worst tendencies of the modern rhetorical presidency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Woodrow Wilson's Western Tour'? A: The book analyzes Woodrow Wilson's extensive speaking tour in 1919 aimed at promoting the League of Nations, exploring his speeches and their impacts on public opinion.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is J. Michael Hogan, who provides a detailed analysis of Wilson's rhetoric and the implications of his tour.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Woodrow Wilson's Western Tour' contain? A: The book contains a total of 224 pages.
- Q: When was 'Woodrow Wilson's Western Tour' published? A: The book was published on August 1, 2006.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it provides in-depth analysis and insights that are beneficial for both students and scholars interested in American political history and rhetoric.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: Key themes include public opinion, political rhetoric, and the historical context of Wilson's advocacy for the League of Nations.
- Q: Does the book discuss the outcomes of Wilson's tour? A: Yes, it evaluates the effectiveness of Wilson's speeches and how they may have contributed to the eventual challenges faced by the League of Nations.
- Q: Is there any discussion of Wilson's personal motivations for the tour? A: Yes, the book explores various interpretations of Wilson's motivations, including his perceived persuasive abilities and psychological factors.
- Q: What is the significance of the Pueblo, Colorado speech mentioned in the book? A: The Pueblo speech is highlighted as one of the most celebrated addresses of Wilson's campaign, showcasing his rhetorical strategies and its impact on public perception.