Description Black Man in the White House by E. Frederic Morrow, published in 1963 by Coward-McCann, New York. First edition hardcover with original dust jacket.
A powerful firsthand account of the Eisenhower years, written by the first Black administrative officer to serve in the White House. Morrow’s diary offers a rare and historically significant perspective on civil rights, politics, and life inside the executive branch during a pivotal era in American history.
This copy includes the original dust jacket featuring striking period photography and design. The book is complete with 308 pages and a full index. Pages are light cream in tone, consistent with age, and the binding remains strong and intact.
An important and increasingly sought-after title for collectors of civil rights history, political memoirs, and mid-20th century Americana.
Condition Very good condition. Original dust jacket present and protected in a plastic cover. Jacket shows visible wear, particularly at the top and bottom of the spine, as seen in photos, along with general age-related handling wear.
Boards are clean and solid. Binding is tight. Pages are clean, unmarked, and well-preserved with light natural toning. No writing or major defects noted.
Why buy? First edition copies of this historically significant memoir are becoming harder to find, especially with the original dust jacket intact. A compelling primary-source account from inside the Eisenhower White House, offering insight into civil rights tensions and political decision-making during a transformative period in U.S. history.
Strong appeal for collectors of African American history, presidential history, and political literature.
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