Charles Gates Dawes

Author : Annette B. Dunlap
Publisher : Northwestern University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780810134201

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Charles Gates Dawes by Annette B. Dunlap Pdf

Charles Gates Dawes: A Life is the first comprehensive biography of an American in whose fascinating story contemporary readers can follow the struggles and triumphs of early twentieth-century America and Europe. Dawes is most known today as vice president of the United States under Calvin Coolidge, but he also distinguished himself and his hometown of Evanston, Illinois, on the world stage with the 1925 Nobel Peace Prize. This engrossing biography traces how, when the punitive armistice that ended the First World War resulted in a disabled, restive Germany, Dawes’s diplomatic legerdemain averted war through a renegotiation of Germany’s debt repayments. Dawes’s diplomatic and political achievements, however, were only the illustrious capstones to a multifaceted career that included military service, law, finance, and business on the local, state, national, and global stages. In every arena of his life, he combined the social graces of the Gilded Age with the spirit of service of the Progressive Era. Despite his life of disciplined service, Dawes was an ebullient and irrepressible figure. Dawes’s salty language was often colorful fodder for tabloid and magazine writers of his era. In this captivating biography, Annette B. Dunlap recounts the story of an original American who enlightened and enlivened his world. This book was published in cooperation with the Evanston History Center and with generous support from the Tawani Foundation.

Author : Charles Gates Dawes
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780990657415

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A Journal of the Great War by Charles Gates Dawes Pdf

A critical edition of Charles Gates Dawes' A Journal of The Great War with two new essays that explore the broader story of Dawes' war experience.First published in 1921, A Journal of the Great War provides a fascinating glimpse into the challenges faced by the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) during the United States' 18-month involvement in World War I. Dawes' journal, written while he was stationed in France from 1917 to 1919, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the power struggles and political maneuvering that took place among American and European political and military leaders as they sought to fight the war as an allied force. Part document of life in wartime France, part war diary, and part mentation on the means of exercising power, Dawes' journal is a unique contribution to the literature of World War I. In July 1917, at the age of 51, Dawes sailed for France as an officer with the U.S. 17th Engineers. At the time, Dawes' enlistment made headlines. He was hailed as a "soldier banker" -- one of the wealthiest men in the country to join Uncle Sam's army. Dawes was indeed a wealthy man; he was president of the Central Trust Company of Illinois, a bank he founded in 1902, and, along with his brothers, he also ran numerous investments and companies. When he sailed for France, he left all that behind.Once in France, Dawes was appointed as the General Purchasing Agent in Europe for the AEF by his friend, General John Pershing. Stationed in Paris for the duration, Dawes served as Pershing's confidant throughout the war, consulting with the American general as Pershing deployed more than two million American soldiers into battle. Meanwhile, Dawes oversaw a massive operation to acquire and distribute supplies for the war effort. Working closely with Pershing, Dawes would soon develop the Military Board of Allied Supply, a means to coordinate supply among the Allies. Dawes' stunning achievement to bring about and manage this alliance -- and the political drama that unfolded behind it -- is documented in A Journal of the Great War.

Author : Charles Gates Dawes
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1022470655

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A Journal of the Great War; Volume 1 by Charles Gates Dawes Pdf

Charles Gates Dawes was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1925 for his work on the Dawes Plan for World War I reparations. In this journal, he recounts his first-hand experiences as an officer in the American Expeditionary Forces. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Bascom Nolly Timmons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Vice-Presidents
ISBN : UOM:39015013117760

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Portrait of an American by Bascom Nolly Timmons Pdf

Full-length, sympathetic biography of the American lawyer and banker.

Author : Charles Gates Dawes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : United States
ISBN : STANFORD:36105010424385

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A Journal of the McKinley Years by Charles Gates Dawes Pdf

Author : Charles Gates Dawes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Banks and banking
ISBN : UCAL:$B279916

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The Banking System of the United States and Its Relation to the Money and Business of the Country by Charles Gates Dawes Pdf

Author : Charles G. Dawes
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-03
Category : History
ISBN : 1379160472

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Notes as Vice President 1928 1929 by Charles G. Dawes Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Henry C. Binford,Richard Guy Wilson,Mark Burnette,Sigrid Pohl Perry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Evanston (Ill.)
ISBN : 0964768097

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At Home in Evanston by Henry C. Binford,Richard Guy Wilson,Mark Burnette,Sigrid Pohl Perry Pdf

Author : Paul Roscoe Leach
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1930
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:$B62003

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That Man Dawes by Paul Roscoe Leach Pdf

The story of a man who has placed his name high among the great of the world in this generation because he ruled his life by common sense.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nobel Prizes
ISBN : 9810234147

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Peace by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Electronic
ISBN : WISC:89062869854

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A Cutler Memorial and Genealogical History by Anonim Pdf

Author : Steven O'Brien
Publisher : VNR AG
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1991-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0874365708

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American Political Leaders by Steven O'Brien Pdf

This book includes biographical facts as well as political contributions.

Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1116 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781851099528

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The Encyclopedia of the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars [3 volumes] by Spencer C. Tucker Pdf

A comprehensive overview of the wars that saw the United States emerge as a world power; one that had immense implications for America, especially in Latin America and Asia. ABC-CLIO, acclaimed publisher of superior references on the United States at war, revisits a pivotal moment in America's coming-of-age with The Encyclopedia of the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars: A Political, Social, and Military History. Again under the direction of renowned scholar Spencer Tucker, the encyclopedia covers the conflict between the United States and Spain with a depth and breadth no other reference works can match. The encyclopedia offers two complete volumes of alphabetically organized entries written by some of the world's foremost historians, covering everything from the course of the wars to relevant economic, social, and cultural matters in the United States, Spain, and other nations. Featuring a separate volume of primary-source documents and a wealth of images and maps, the encyclopedia portrays the day-to-day drama and lasting legacy of the war like never before, guiding readers through a seminal event in America's transition from the Gilded Age to the Progressive Era.

Author : James S. Olson,Mariah Gumpert
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440860256

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The New Era of the 1920s by James S. Olson,Mariah Gumpert Pdf

This invaluable resource covers all aspects of 1920s political, artistic, popular, and economic culture in America, supporting the AP U.S. history curriculum through topical and biographical entries, primary documents, sample documents-based essay questions, and period-specific learning objectives. The 1920s, despite President Harding's "return to normalcy," were a time of both great cultural and social advancement as well as various forms of oppression in the United States. Bookended in history by two world wars, this period saw the rise of tabloid journalism and mass media; the banning and reinstatement of alcohol; the advent of voting rights for women and Native Americans; movements such as the Red Scare, labor strikes, the Harlem Renaissance, and racial protests; and the global reorganization that occurred as the major powers fumbled their way through postwar foreign policy and the League of Nations. Almost no element of U.S. society was untouched. The New Era of the 1920s: Key Themes and Documents provides high school students taking the Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. history course and undergraduates taking a lower level American history survey course with an invaluable study guide and targeted test preparation material. Much more than just an AP test-taking study guide, this new title in ABC-CLIO's Unlocking American History series is a true reference source for the societal, political, and economic history of a specific period covered in the AP U.S. history course. Readers will also benefit from features designed for student exam preparation, such as a sample documents-based essay question and period-specific learning objectives that are in alignment with the 2014 AP U.S. History Curriculum Framework.

Author : L. Edward Purcell
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781438130712

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Vice Presidents by L. Edward Purcell Pdf

Praise for the previous edition:" ... suitable for high school, public, and academic libraries."