An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
511. America in '68: George Wallace, The First Donald Trump (Part 4)
November 07, 2024
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Luke A. Nicta
Context:
Tom mentions he read this single book about 1968 American politics, quoting from it that Wallace is 'one of the most misunderstood politicians in American history.' The book is referenced multiple times throughout the episode as offering a different interpretation of Wallace.
Author: Dan Carter
Context:
Described as a 'brilliant biography' of George Wallace. Dominic quotes from it about Wallace's classmates laughing at his appearance, and references it again later for its description of Wallace's speeches as 'stunningly disconnected, at times incoherent, and always repetitious.'
Author: Lewis Chester, Godfrey Hodgson, and Bruce Page
Context:
Referred to as 'this brilliant book' written by 'the Sunday Times team' - Wallace is quoted as speaking to the authors about not talking about race or segregation anymore.
Author: Kevin Phillips
Context:
Dominic explains that Kevin Phillips, a Nixon campaign staffer, published this book in 1969 arguing that white working class voters would leave the Democratic Party and that the political center of gravity was moving to the Sun Belt. Nixon read it and implemented its strategies.