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The Most Important Political Leader You've Never Heard Of: Vt. Professor Pens New Biography

Courtesy Bloomsbury Academic
Garrison Nelson's book is the first comprehensive biography of former House Speaker John McCormack.

Former House Speaker John McCormack might be the most important political leader most people don't remember - or may not have even heard of. His time as a Massachusetts congressman spanned the presidencies of Calvin Coolidge to Richard Nixon, and he served as Speaker of the House during the turbulent years from 1962-1971.

UVM political science professor Garrison Nelson has written the first comprehensive biography of McCormack, and discusses it with Vermont Edition.

Bob Kinzel has been covering the Vermont Statehouse since 1981 — longer than any continuously serving member of the Legislature. With his wealth of institutional knowledge, he answers your questions on our series, "Ask Bob."
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