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South Dakota Crusader: Francis Case’s Road to Congress

Stephen L. Wilson

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Description:South Dakota Crusader portrays a principled and accomplished man who spent the first half of his life preparing for national public service.This book takes an in-depth look at Francis Case's life and times up to the day before he officially becomes a U. S. congressman. It begins by describing his family background and early years as one of five children born in rural Iowa, where his Methodist-minister father served ten pastorates before accepting a new assignment in South Dakota's Black Hills.Next, Francis's high school, college, Marine Corps service, teaching, and graduate school careers are discussed in detail. The story then turns to his newspaper endeavors in Rapid City, Hot Springs, and Custer; and his involvement as a civic leader and unabashed Black Hills promoter.Finally, the book recounts his three attempts to be elected to Congress, and the Epilogue contains a summary of his congressional career. As the story unfolds, short updates about his close-knit family are provided.South Dakota Crusader is a 2025 Midwest Book Awards gold winner in the Biography category. It is also featured as the Book of the Week in an online publication for Rhodes scholar alumni; and it is highlighted in a University of Oxford alumni newsletter.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with South Dakota Crusader: Francis Case’s Road to Congress. To get started finding South Dakota Crusader: Francis Case’s Road to Congress, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: South Dakota Crusader portrays a principled and accomplished man who spent the first half of his life preparing for national public service.This book takes an in-depth look at Francis Case's life and times up to the day before he officially becomes a U. S. congressman. It begins by describing his family background and early years as one of five children born in rural Iowa, where his Methodist-minister father served ten pastorates before accepting a new assignment in South Dakota's Black Hills.Next, Francis's high school, college, Marine Corps service, teaching, and graduate school careers are discussed in detail. The story then turns to his newspaper endeavors in Rapid City, Hot Springs, and Custer; and his involvement as a civic leader and unabashed Black Hills promoter.Finally, the book recounts his three attempts to be elected to Congress, and the Epilogue contains a summary of his congressional career. As the story unfolds, short updates about his close-knit family are provided.South Dakota Crusader is a 2025 Midwest Book Awards gold winner in the Biography category. It is also featured as the Book of the Week in an online publication for Rhodes scholar alumni; and it is highlighted in a University of Oxford alumni newsletter.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with South Dakota Crusader: Francis Case’s Road to Congress. To get started finding South Dakota Crusader: Francis Case’s Road to Congress, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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