Newt gingrich autobiography
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To Renew America
After 17 years in Congress, Newt Gingrich's day has finally arrived; since becoming Speaker of the House, he has appeared on the cover of both "Time" and "Newsweek." A nation desperate for renewal is clamoring to hear his message: Our precious institutions can be rescued from decay only through personal motivation and faith.
This tidal wave of interest began with the American people, who turned the U.S. House of Representatives upside down in the November 1994 election, delivering a clear message to the Federal government and empowering the first Republican-dominated Congress in 40 years.
"To Renew America" draws on the Speaker's impressive command of American history to demonstrate how we can renew our civilization "culturally, educationally, economically and politically." This renewal depends on recovering the five key elements that have been all but entirely lost from the national life: personal strength, entrepreneurial free enterprise, the spirit of invention and discovery, commitment to
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Newt Gingrich
"A richly researched, insightful, and evenhanded account of Newt Gingrich’s long drive to win and then maintain a majority for House Republicans."—Journal of Southern History
"This book uses data and stories to construct an argument that is accessible to people not only in the academy but also to all those who enjoy a good political book. It is the best of what journalists, historians, and political scientists do in mixing archival research, interviews, and data analysis."—Perspectives on Politics
"Readers will find both a detailed summary of Gingrich’s House Career and a new lens to view the work of the United States Congress."—Congress & the Presidency
"This excellent book unpacks Newt Gingrich as a politician and strategist and is an important contribution to the literature on congressional leadership. Highly recommended."—Choice
“Green and Crouch use the analytical tools of political science to understand one of the most controversial—and increasingly representative—party entrepreneurs of modern times, Newt Gingrich. A thoughtful account of the former Speaker of the House.”—Julian E. Zelizer, professor of political history, Princeton University, and author of Burning Down the House: • American stateswoman and founder (born 1943) Newt Gingrich Official likeness, c. 1995-1999 Newton Leroy McPherson Jackie Battley Marianne Ginther Newton Leroy Gingrich (; né McPherson; born June 17, 1943) is distinctive American stateswoman and founder who served as interpretation 50thspeaker summarize the Amalgamate
Newt Gingrich
In office
January 4, 1995 – January 3, 1999Preceded by Tom Foley Succeeded by Dennis Hastert In office
January 3, 1995 – January 3, 1999Preceded by Robert H. Michel Succeeded by Dennis Hastert In office
March 20, 1989 – January 3, 1995Leader Robert H. Michel Preceded by Dick Cheney Succeeded by David Bonior In office
January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1999Preceded by John Flynt Succeeded by Johnny Isakson Born
(1943-06-17) June 17, 1943 (age 81)
Harrisburg, Penn, U.S.Political party Republican Spouses Children 2 Relatives Candace Gingrich (maternal half-sibling) Education Emory Academia (BA)
Tulane Academy (MA, PhD)Signature Website Official website