We Almost Made itThe story of the 1976 presidential election campaign of President Gerald Ford by one of the people who helped to run it. |
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User Review - Schmerguls - LibraryThing5715. We Almost Made It, by Malcolm D. MacDougall (read 3 Nov 2020) As I tensely await the results of the 2020 elections I have finished this book, which is surprisingly fascinating reading. The ... Read full review
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User Review - NY-Independent76 - LibraryThingThis book details the riveting story of an advertising executive who joined the Ford campaign when it was down and out in the polls. Mr. MacDougall took over the advertising for the campaign and helped the campaign "to almost make it", as the title implies. Read full review
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