Download or read book The American Periodical Press and Military Preparedness During the Hoover Administration written by Philip D. Caine and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The magazines examined in this study failed, as a group, to form a vocal and powerful element in the shaping of American public opinion on matters dealing with military preparedness. Although almost all of them expressed an identifiable point of view, very few made any effort to crusade for this opinion. A majority must rather be viewed basically as reflectors of the nation's views on military matters. As a result of the lack of effort at opinion molding and leadership by the periodical press, it appeared that there was virtually no use made by the Hoover Administration of the magazines to obtain support for its military programs"--Page 249