Political Humor in America

ISBN-10: 1579600204
ISBN-13: 9781579600204
Category: Political satire, American
Language: English
Published: 1998
Publisher: History Compass
Author: Stephen Michael Forman

Description

There has never been a time in U. S. history, no matter how serious the circumstances, when there was a lack of humor. This volume is a collection of the wit and wisdom of some of our elected officials and memorable columnists H. L. Mencken and Will Rogers.

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