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      Patrick J. Lucey - A Lasting Legacy

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      As Wisconsin governor from 1971 to 1977, Patrick J. Lucey pursued an ambitious progressive agenda, tempered by the concerns of a fiscal conservative and a pragmatic realist. His legacy continues to impact Wisconsin residents and communities. Details, below.

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      By Dennis L. Dresang

      As Wisconsin governor from 1971 to 1977, Patrick J. Lucey pursued an ambitious progressive agenda, tempered by the concerns of a fiscal conservative and a pragmatic realist. He was known for bridging partisan divides, building coalitions, and keeping politics civil. His legacy, which included merging Wisconsin’s universities into one system and equalizing the funding formula for public schools, continues to impact Wisconsin residents and communities.


      Preceding his service as governor, Lucey played a key role in rebuilding the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, returning a state that had been dominated by Republicans to a more moderate two-party system. As party chairman, he built coalitions between World War II veterans, remnants of the defunct Progressive Party, urban socialists, and activists in rural communities throughout the state.

      Through exclusive interviews and unprecedented access to archival materials, Dennis L. Dresang shares the story of this pivotal figure in Wisconsin history, from his small-town rural roots to his wide-ranging influence.


      About the Author:  Dennis L. Dresang is professor emeritus of public affairs and political science and founding director of the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research and scholarly publications have focused on state politics, public personnel management, and community issues.

      By Dennis L. Dresang

      As Wisconsin governor from 1971 to 1977, Patrick J. Lucey pursued an ambitious progressive agenda, tempered by the concerns of a fiscal conservative and a pragmatic realist. He was known for bridging partisan divides, building coalitions, and keeping politics civil. His legacy, which included merging Wisconsin’s universities into one system and equalizing the funding formula for public schools, continues to impact Wisconsin residents and communities.


      Preceding his service as governor, Lucey played a key role in rebuilding the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, returning a state that had been dominated by Republicans to a more moderate two-party system. As party chairman, he built coalitions between World War II veterans, remnants of the defunct Progressive Party, urban socialists, and activists in rural communities throughout the state.

      Through exclusive interviews and unprecedented access to archival materials, Dennis L. Dresang shares the story of this pivotal figure in Wisconsin history, from his small-town rural roots to his wide-ranging influence.


      About the Author:  Dennis L. Dresang is professor emeritus of public affairs and political science and founding director of the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research and scholarly publications have focused on state politics, public personnel management, and community issues.

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      PublisherWisconsin Historical Society Press
      ISBN Number9780870209369
      Publication Year2020
      Page Count384
      Illustrations44 b/w
      Format/BindingHardcover
      Trim Size9 x 6 inches

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      Guest 10/3/2020 3:10 PM
      A memorable tribute to an iconic Wisconsin political figure.
      Author Dennis Dresang has  created a marvelous tribute to one of Wisconsin's outstanding political leaders, Patrick J. Lucey. In this compelling and highly readable work, Dresang uses the former Governor's story to document the rise of the modern Democratic Party in Wisconsin and to highlight a period of intense political reform rivaled only by the Progressive Era of the early 20th century. If you want to know what devotion to the public good and innovative policy development are all about, read this book. It is a refreshing look at a time when common sense and good government still mattered.
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      PublisherWisconsin Historical Society Press
      ISBN Number9780870209369
      Publication Year2020
      Page Count384
      Illustrations44 b/w
      Format/BindingHardcover
      Trim Size9 x 6 inches
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