Eugene Joseph McCarthy
Selected Bibliography
Frontiers in American Democracy (1960)
Dictionary of American Politics (1962)
The Limits of Power: America’s Role in the World (1967)
Mr. Raccoon and His Friends (1977)
The Ultimate Tyranny: The Majority Over the Majority (1980)
Gene McCarthy’s Minnesota: Memories of a Native Son (1982)
Up ‘til Now: A Memoir (1987)
Eugene J. McCarthy: Selected Poems (1997)
Parting Shots From My Brittle Brow: Reflections on American Politics and Life (2005)
Eugene Joseph McCarthy (March 29, 1916-December 10, 2005) was from Watkins, Minnesota, the son of devout Roman Catholics. He attended Saint John’s University for his bachelor’s degree and the University of Minnesota for his master’s. McCarthy taught until 1943 when he entered a Benedictine monastery as a novice for nine months. Deciding that being a monk was not for him, McCarthy joined the army as a technical assistant for military intelligence during World War II. McCarthy served as a U.S. congressman from Minnesota’s Fourth District from 1949-58 and as a U.S. senator from 1959-70.
McCarthy became senior editor at Simon and Schuster in New York City in 1973 and authored a syndicated column. He wrote several books and contributed articles and poetry to numerous publications. His work includes collections of poetry, histories, and memoir. Some of his most memorable work includes Frontiers in American Democracy, The Limits of Power: America’s Role in the World, and Up ‘til Now: A Memoir.
More information on Eugene Joseph McCarthy from the Minnesota Historical Society.