Background
Fremon, David Kent was born on February 17, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Joe and Irene (McGoldrick) Fremon.
(Includes personal accounts to describe the period in Amer...)
Includes personal accounts to describe the period in American history when Japanese Americans were detained in internment camps; also, discusses the issues and controversy surrounding the decision.
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(After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, the loyalty of ...)
After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, the loyalty of Japanese Americans was questioned simply because of their ancestry. Author David K. Fremon looks at the events behind this unfortunate episode from American history, highlighting the personal accounts of many Japanese Americans who were forced to live through this difficult time. The effects of this internment are still emerging, but the United States today recognizes that injustices were inflicted on thousands of Japanese Americans.
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(Explores the people and events surrounding the political ...)
Explores the people and events surrounding the political scandal that began with a June 1972 burglary and resulted in the resignation of President Nixon, discussing the scandal's effects on American politics and history.
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( "It does not belong on a shelf but in the hands of comm...)
"It does not belong on a shelf but in the hands of community activists, politicians, reporters and campaign workers who want to get a better understanding of ward politics in Chicago." ―Lawndale News-West Side Times "... enough lively tidbits in a breezily written way to keep any Chicago City Council political junkie awake." ―Pioneer Press "... in Chicago Politics Ward by Ward, the system reveals the bizarre adaptations usually associated with life on a coral reef. If you can’t believe these guys really exist, look again." ―Chicago Magazine "All told, a most useful and entertaining book." ―Crain’s Chicago Business,p> "... a good, handy reference for those who need to know a bit about any particular city ward―and good fodder for Chicago’s legions of political junkies." ―Chicago Enterprise "Important demographic information and fascinating histories make it an interesting and often hilarious tour." ―Near North News "... an energetic and ambitious book." ―Illinois Issues Crammed with information but written in a style as lively as the city it describes, this book is the most comprehensive guide ever written about Chicago politics and the unique characters who have given special flavor to each ward.
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Fremon, David Kent was born on February 17, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Joe and Irene (McGoldrick) Fremon.
Bachelor, Lawrence University, 1970.
Independent writer, since 1986; consultant, Chicago Board Education, 1991-1992.
(Explores the people and events surrounding the political ...)
(A history of the forced removal of the Cherokee and Chokt...)
(Includes personal accounts to describe the period in Amer...)
( "It does not belong on a shelf but in the hands of comm...)
(After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, the loyalty of ...)
(Details the efforts of people who risked their own lives ...)
(Discusses the issues and controversy surrounding the tria...)
(Describes the history surrounding the Great Depression, h...)
Member St. Louis Browns Fan Club, Merrie Gangsters Literature Society.
Married Sonja Yap Pacana, June 24, 1988. 1 child, Kent Joseph. Children from previous marriage: Palomila, Karl, Tommy.