The life and times of Richard J. Hughes : the politics of civility / John B. Wefing.

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Wefing, John B, 1943-

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9780813548289
0813548284

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Life and times of Richard J. Hughes.DDC classification:

974.9/043092 22

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F140.22.H84 W44 2009eb

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Contents:

Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: The Early Days; Chapter 2: The Young Politician; Chapter 3: The Bench; Chapter 4: Private Practitioner; Chapter 5: Governor Hughes: The First Campaign; Chapter 6: The Early Days as Governor; Chapter 7: Dallas, 1963-Atlantic City, 1964; Chapter 8: Civil Rights; Chapter 9: Making a Difference: Hughes Confronts New Jersey's Challenges; Chapter 10: The Second Campaign; Chapter 11: The Second Term; Chapter 12: A Flood of Legislation; Chapter 13: Working for Peace: At Home and Abroad; Chapter 14: 1967-1968

Chapter 15: The 1968 Democratic National ConventionChapter 16: An Education Governor; Chapter 17: The Hugheses Leaving Morven and Returning to Private Life; Chapter 18: Chief Justice; Chapter 19: The Later Years; Notes; Index

Summary: The Life and Times of Richard J. Hughes explores the influential public service of this two-term New Jersey governor, the only person in New Jersey history to serve as both governor and chief justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court. John B. Wefing's research includes interviews with prominent politicians and leaders who worked with Hughes at various points in his career. The result is a rich story of a public servant who possessed a true ability to work with members of both political parties and played a significant role in shaping modern New Jersey.

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The Life and Times of Richard J. Hughes explores the influential public service of this two-term New Jersey governor, the only person in New Jersey history to serve as both governor and chief justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court. John B. Wefing's research includes interviews with prominent politicians and leaders who worked with Hughes at various points in his career. The result is a rich story of a public servant who possessed a true ability to work with members of both political parties and played a significant role in shaping modern New Jersey.

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