- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
About this book
From his early work as a lawyer on the Warren Commission investigating the assassination of President John F. Kennedy to his days as Philadelphia's district attorney to his thirty-year career as a United States Senator from Pennsylvania, Arlen Specter found himself consistently in the middle of major historical events. During his five terms as senator, Specter met with the likes of Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat and Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro and made significant contributions during the fallout of both the Iran-Contra scandal and the Clinton impeachment. His work had a profound influence on the configuration of the United States Supreme Court, the criminal justice system, LGBTQ rights, and stem cell research. Photographs from Specter's personal collection highlight many of these key moments, revealing the rich narrative not only of one man's political career, but how it helped shape a nation. While it will probably be long debated whether Specter's complex and controversial political legacy merits mainly praise or criticism, Arlen Specter sheds new light on the life of a man who fought to make a difference.
Trusted by 375,005 students
Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.
Study more efficiently using our study tools.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- 1. The Bork Confirmation SpectacleâOne Rejected
- 2. The Thomas Confirmation SpectacleâOne Accepted
- 3. IranâContra: Nicaraguan Insurgents, a Mideast War, Missiles for Money and Hostages, Dark Ops, Presidential Felonies, and More!
- 4. The Clinton Impeachment
- 5. Castro, Specter, and Some JFK
- 6. Arafat and Specterâ: The Clinton Impeachment Explosion and the Fallout
- 7. The Stimulus Vote
- 8. A Change of Partiesâ: Specter Becomes a Democrat
- 9. Specter Takes on the Magistrates and Becomes an LGBTQ Crusader
- 10. A Change of Insanity in Washington
- 11. A Former Career Prosecutor Goes After Career Criminals
- 12. Specterâs Quest for Federal Funding for Stem Cells: Fighting Windmills
- Epilogue
- Afterword
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Index
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.5M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, weâve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere â even offline. Perfect for commutes or when youâre on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access Arlen Specter by Evan Laine in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Politics & International Relations & American Government. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.