Fearless - John L. McClellan, United States Senator (Paperback)

One of the most powerful members of Washington during one of the most controversial periods in recent historywho was John McClellan, and how does his legislation still impact the nation today? A motherless child raised on a sharecropper's farm, John L. McClellan learned early in life how to overcome hardship. His childhood shaped the man he became and groomed him to deal with the agony in his personal life and confront the challenges in his professional life. Throughout those historical times, McClellan formulated major legislation that impacted the direction of the nation. FEARLESS: John L. McClellan, United States Senator reveals the private life of Senator McClellan from squabbles of country politicians and compromises made by national leaders to enthralling senate investigations into McCarthyism, labor union racketeering, the mafia, and civil rights demonstrations. 'This narrative has captured the very essence of my father's being. His deep-rooted faith, strong convictions, and compassionate heart are underlying themes throughout the book. The author presents the investigative and legislative processes of Congress while disclosing a close association with the Kennedy family and working relationships with others of interest. His productive labors continue to have an impact on our society today.' -Mary Alice McClellan McDermott, daughter of John McClellan ' Laymon's] work has expanded and made more complete my understanding of the motivations and behavioral patterns that made McClellan] unique. Readers will obtain a picture of the power to achieve of a determined, dedicated, and principled US Senator.' -Emon A. Mahony, Jr Legislative assistant to Senator McClellan