Fighting The Spoilsmen

Fighting The Spoilsmen

William Dudley Foulke

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104127237
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''Fighting The Spoilsmen: Reminiscences Of The Civil Service Reform Movement'' is a book written by William Dudley Foulke and published in 1919. The book is a memoir of Foulke’s involvement in the Civil Service Reform Movement, which was a campaign to reform the way government jobs were filled in the United States. Foulke was a prominent figure in the movement, serving as the president of the National Civil Service Reform League and working closely with other reformers such as Theodore Roosevelt. In the book, he recounts his experiences fighting against the ''spoils system'' - the practice of awarding government jobs to political supporters rather than based on merit - and pushing for civil service exams and other reforms that would ensure qualified candidates were hired for government positions.The book provides a firsthand account of the challenges and victories of the Civil Service Reform Movement, including the passage of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act in 1883. Foulke also discusses the opposition he faced from politicians and others who were resistant to change, as well as the impact of the movement on American government and society.Overall, ''Fighting The Spoilsmen'' is a valuable historical document that sheds light on an important period in American history and the efforts of those who fought for a more fair and efficient government.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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