DeLong's biography of John Davis Lodge draws from archival sources, unpublished letters and memoirs, and interviews with people who knew the man. It traces his development as a public figure from his Harvard education and early career as a lawyer, to his sudden fame in Hollywood, his tenure in Congress and as governor of Connecticut, and his diplomatic assignments abroad. Lodge's politics, character, and personal relations are explored. Contains more than 50 black and white photographs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., ...
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DeLong's biography of John Davis Lodge draws from archival sources, unpublished letters and memoirs, and interviews with people who knew the man. It traces his development as a public figure from his Harvard education and early career as a lawyer, to his sudden fame in Hollywood, his tenure in Congress and as governor of Connecticut, and his diplomatic assignments abroad. Lodge's politics, character, and personal relations are explored. Contains more than 50 black and white photographs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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