"An outstanding contribution to the literature on post-world War II political culture. A compelling narrative filled with wonderful anecdotes and profound analysis, the book is a true page turner that captures the passing of one era and the beginning of another." - Journal of American History "A deeply perceptive and stunningly fresh narrative of a major turning point in U.S. political history." - Michael Kazin, author of A Godly Hero: The Life of William Jennings Bryan "A wonderful book." - George Will in Newsweek "Miroff has unpacked this one crucial moment in a wide-ranging, fair-minded, and scholarly book." - Rick Perlstein in Democracy: A Journal of Ideas "An excellent investigation of the election and its legacy." - ForeWord "Wise and informative." - New York Times"