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Righteous Warrior
2008-03-15T19:00:54-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvOGZjXC8yMDI2ODEtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==William Link talked about his book, Righteous Warrior: Jesse Helms and the Rise of Modern Conservatism, published by St. Martin’s Press. His book recounts the political life of former Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC). Mr. Link relays that prior to his election to office in 1973, Jesse Helms was an opponent of the civil rights movement as well as a critic of the leftist politics of the day. During his tenure in the Senate, then Senator Helms was a leader of the conservative movement for nearly three decades. Following his remarks Mr. Link responded to questions from the audience.
William Link talked about his book, Righteous Warrior: Jesse Helms and the Rise of Modern Conservatism, published by St. Martin’s Press.…
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William Link talked about his book, Righteous Warrior: Jesse Helms and the Rise of Modern Conservatism, published by St. Martin’s Press. His book recounts the political life of former Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC). Mr. Link relays that prior to his election to office in 1973, Jesse Helms was an opponent of the civil rights movement as well as a critic of the leftist politics of the day. During his tenure in the Senate, then Senator Helms was a leader of the conservative movement for nearly three decades. Following his remarks Mr. Link responded to questions from the audience. close
William Link talked about his book, Righteous Warrior: Jesse Helms and the Rise of Modern Conservatism, published by St. Martin’s Press.… read more
William Link talked about his book, Righteous Warrior: Jesse Helms and the Rise of Modern Conservatism, published by St. Martin’s Press. His book recounts the political life of former Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC). Mr. Link relays that prior to his election to office in 1973, Jesse Helms was an opponent of the civil rights movement as well as a critic of the leftist politics of the day. During his tenure in the Senate, then Senator Helms was a leader of the conservative movement for nearly three decades. Following his remarks Mr. Link responded to questions from the audience. close
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