Record #:

41278

Author(s):

Ulin, Maxwell

Abstract:

Helms’ embrace of Israel in 1985 was a dramatic departure from his prior lack of support of Israel. Given his considerable influence in North Carolina’s Republican party, Helms’ about face made a powerful impact in the direction that modern conservative, right wing movement was to travel. Explained by the author were the reasons for Helms’ favoring a nation he had opposed giving support to since the 1970s.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 95 Issue 4, October 2018, p377-404

Subject(s):

Helms, Jesse Alexander, 1921-2008; Senators (North Carolina); North Carolina--senators ; Republican Party--North Carolina; Israeli support--senators--North Carolina ; Foreign policy--senators--North Carolina; Segregation--laws and legislation--Jesse Helms; Hunt, James Baxter (Jim), Jr., 1937-; Congressmen; Middle Eastern Culture; Conservative parties--North Carolina--support of Israel