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A review by wescovington
Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How It Changed America by John M. Barry
5.0
The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 may be one of the most devastating natural disasters to ever hit the United States. Its effects were far-reaching, yet it is little remembered today.
The flood transformed the way of life in the South and was one of several factors that started the Great Migration of African-Americans to cities like Chicago and Los Angeles.
President Calvin Coolidge practically ignored the plight of those affected by the flood. His designated representative to coordinate flood relief efforts was Commerce Secretary Herbert Hoover. Hoover was able to capitalize on his popularity from the handling of flood relief (which Barry faults in several places) to propel himself to the White House.
The Mississippi River is one of the most powerful forces in America both in hydrological terms and in economic terms. The river is more powerful than any one person or even millions of people.
The flood transformed the way of life in the South and was one of several factors that started the Great Migration of African-Americans to cities like Chicago and Los Angeles.
President Calvin Coolidge practically ignored the plight of those affected by the flood. His designated representative to coordinate flood relief efforts was Commerce Secretary Herbert Hoover. Hoover was able to capitalize on his popularity from the handling of flood relief (which Barry faults in several places) to propel himself to the White House.
The Mississippi River is one of the most powerful forces in America both in hydrological terms and in economic terms. The river is more powerful than any one person or even millions of people.