Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. : The Political Biography of an American Dilemma by...

ADAM CLAYTON POWELL, JR.: the political biography of an American dilemma By: Hamilton, Charles V. Atheneum, 1991. First Edition. Hardcover; First Printing. Contents: Prologue: An American dilemma and a Political Career --The Fall from Power: Double Standard or Due Punishment? --Born to Privilege and Pampering --The Pulpit and Protest, 1930s-1940s --Harlem: A Report to the Mayor and Advice from a Columnist --Abyssinian Baptist Church: A Symbiotic Relationship --Preaching and Picketing --The City Council and Mayor La Guardia --Congressional Irritant, 1940s-1950s --Election to Congress and the Roosevelts --President Truman and a Report: "To Secure These Rights" --The Communist Party, the FBI, and "Mr. Civil Rights" --The Eisenhower Administration, the "Powell Amendment," and the Liberals' Lament --The Bandung Conference and a (Surprising) Voice for America --Alleged Kickbacks and an Income Tax Investigation --Switch to President Eisenhower, 1956 --Victory over Tammany