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Miscamble, Wilson D., 1953- author.
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Hesburgh, Theodore M. (Theodore Martin), 1917-2015.
University of Notre Dame -- History.
College presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Catholic college presidents -- United States -- Biography.
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American priest : th...
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American priest : the ambitious life and conflicted legacy of Notre Dame's father Ted Hesburgh / Wilson D. Miscamble, C.S.C.
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Miscamble, Wilson D., 1953- author.
New York, New York : Image, [2019]
Subjects
Hesburgh, Theodore M. (Theodore Martin), 1917-2015.
University of Notre Dame -- History.
College presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Catholic college presidents -- United States -- Biography.
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9781984823434 (hardcover) :
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xx, 442 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
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First edition.
Contents:
Preparation of a priest-President -- Ambitious President 1952-1958 -- Father Hesburgh and the pursuit of excellence 1958-1966 -- Changes, challenges and turmoil 1967-1977 -- Building a distinctive legacy 1978-1987 -- Old and new: Dwight Eisenhower, Pius XII, John XXIII, and John F. Kennedy -- The height of influence: Paul VI, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Gerald Ford -- From insider to outsider [of sorts]: Jimmy Carter, John Paul II, and Ronald Reagan -- A restive retirement.
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"A provocative new biography probes deeply into the storied life of Father Ted Hesburgh, the well-loved but often controversial president of Notre Dame University. Considered for many decades to be the most influential priest in America, Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, played what many consider pivotal roles in higher education, the Catholic Church, and national and international affairs. American Priest examines his life and his many and varied engagements--from the university he led for thirty-five years to his associations with the Vatican and the White House--and evaluates the extent and importance of his legacy. Author and Notre Dame priest-professor Wilson D. Miscamble tracks how Hesburgh transformed Catholic higher education in the postwar era and explores how he became a much-celebrated voice in America at large. Yet, beyond the hagiography that often surrounds Hesburgh's legacy lies another more complex and challenging story. What exactly were his contributions to higher learning; what was his involvement in the civil rights movement; and what was the nature of his role as advisor to popes and presidents? Understanding Hesburgh's life and work illuminates the journey that the Catholic Church traversed over the second half of the twentieth century. Exploring and evaluating Hesburgh's importance, then, contributes not only to the colorful history of Notre Dame but also to comprehending the American Catholic experience"--
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378.77289 Hesburgh Mi
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