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Cactus Jack: Lone Star on Capitol Hill

(Cactus Jack: Lone Star on Capitol Hill)
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Original Title : Cactus Jack: Lone Star on Capitol Hill
Time : 56 Min
Genre : Documentary
Project Type : Movie
Year of release : 2016
Director : Nancy Schiesari
Writer : Bill Minutaglio, Nancy Schiesari
Producer : Hans-Martin Liebing, Nancy Schiesari
Project State : completed
Origin Country/Region : Germany, United States
Original Language : English
About : Cactus Jack: Lone Star on Capitol Hill reveals the rollicking saga of one of the most powerful but often forgotten figures in U.S. history: John Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner (1868-1967). The documentary charts Garner's extraordinary life, ...See moreCactus Jack: Lone Star on Capitol Hill reveals the rollicking saga of one of the most powerful but often forgotten figures in U.S. history: John Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner (1868-1967). The documentary charts Garner's extraordinary life, from his humble roots in Blossom Prairie, Texas, to his 38-year tenure on Capitol Hill where he wielded power as Speaker of the House during the darkest days of the Great Depression. Garner ran as a presidential candidate at the 1932 Democratic Convention and twice served as vice president to Franklin D. Roosevelt. Cactus Jack offers insights into this brazen political dealmaker who helped reshape the Democratic Party and push through New Deal legislation. Cactus Jack: Lone Star on Capitol Hill opens new chapters in U.S. history-and provides vital clues to the way our nation does business today. See less Read more: Plot summary

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