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Focusing on his childhood years, profiles the famous war general who earned the nickname "Blood and Guts" during World War Two.
Born in a tenant house in Fallsburg, Kentucky, Paul Patton had a humble upbringing that held few clues about his future as one of the most prominent politicians in the history of the state. From the coal mines to the governor's office, Patton's life exemplifies hard work, determination, and perseverance, as well as the consequences of personal mistakes. In The Coal Miner Who Became Governor, Patton, with Jeffrey S. Suchanek, details his personal, professional, and political life in Kentucky, starting with his career in the coal industry. After working for his father-in-law, J. C. Cooley, in the 1950s, he partnered with his brother-in-law to establish their own coal company, which they sold f...
The inauguration of Governor Paul E. Patton.
The Walter E. Patton, Jr. papers and photographs contains materials from his employment including rigging, mechanics, and employee handbooks and photographs of his work at the National Tube Co. The collection also consists of news articles and photographs of his athletic teams which he participated in as a player and later refereed as well as his National Tube Company ID card and a voter identification card.
Showalter has penned the first single-volume study to deal with the parallel lives of these two disparate generals.