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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Perlstein, Rick, Nixonland: The Rise Of A President And The Fracturing Of America, 2008
Between 1965 and 1972, America experienced no less that a second civil war. Out of its ashes, the political world we know now was born.Between 1965 and 1972, America experienced no less that a second civil war. Out of its ashes, the political world we know now was born. 1913-1994, presidents -- united states -- biography, vietnam war (1961-1975), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, president nixon, president kennedy, reverend martin luther king jr. -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyBook, Gardner, P.D, Too old to Rat. The Radical miners of South Gippsland 1893-1904, 1994
A short history of the coal miners of South Gippsland, outlining the politics and organisation of their Union. Includes brief biographies of some of the politically active miners, and a list of miners and supporters 1893-1904.mines and mining, waterways, township, strikes -
Nhill & District Historical Society Inc.
Book - W.L. Brockman: A Portrait by Ruth Johnston, W.L. Brockman: A Portrait
Biography / memoir of William Locke Brockman came to the Swan River Colony in the early 1830's with his wife and son. A successful farmer and businessman, his greatest achievements were in the political sphere, where he worked to bring representative government to Western Australia.W.L. Brockman: A Portrait by Ruth Johnstonwilliam locke brockman, swan river colony, 1830's - history, western australia - history, farming - history, political- history -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, George Adams (Tattersall) - his romantic career), 1959
A brief biography of George Adams and the story of the Tattersall Lottery which he founded. The political climate which led to the introduction of State Lotteries to finance public hospitals is examined, and other beneficiaries are included.Born 1839 to 1904bibliography, social history -
Merri-bek City CouncilTextile - Wool, cotton, on printed cotton, Kait James, It’s Time, 2023
