The Jews of Capitol Hill

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The Jews of Capitol Hill

Author	: Kurt F. Stone
File Size	: 41,5 Mb
Publisher	: Scarecrow Press
Language	: English
Release Date	: 29 December 2010
ISBN	: 9780810877382
Pages	: 716 pages

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The Jews of Capitol Hill by Kurt F. Stone Book PDF Summary

This volume includes entries on every Jewish member of Congress. Each entry identifies the member's political party and the years of service, provides a biographical sketch, often numbering several pages, and includes references for further study. This is the most comprehensive and extensive resource on the legacy of Jewish representation and influence in the United States Congress.

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