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Steve Neal discusses his book "Dark Horse"

BROADCAST: Feb. 7, 1984 | DURATION: 00:52:28

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Synopsis

Steve Neal's book, "Dark Horse: A Biography of Wendell Willkie," covers the story of a man who ran for president with no political experience. As explained by Neal, Wendell lost the election but he was still very popular with celebrity status. Wendell believed a chapter ended in his life so that a new chapter could begin.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 7, 1984

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in., 1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 28 seconds

Digital Format
WAV, WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum, The Chicago History Museum

Language
English, English

Topics

American History & Politics

People

Journalists Government Authors, Writers Journalists Historians Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Neal, Steve, 1949---Interviews Neal, Steve, 1949-. Dark horse. Willkie, Wendell L. (Wendell Lewis), 1892-1944--Biography. Politicians--Biography.--United States Journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews United States--Politics and government Audiotapes. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Neal, Steve, 1949---Interviews Neal, Steve, 1949-. Dark horse. Willkie, Wendell L. (Wendell Lewis), 1892-1944--Biography. Politicians--Biography.--United States Journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews United States--Politics and government Audiotapes. Chicago Tribune FDR (Franklin Delano Roosevelt), 1882-1945 Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965. Lewis, John L. (John Llewellyn), 1880-1969.

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