1970's Government and Politics | Harvard Hates America: The Odyssey of a Born-Again American

Memoir

By: John LeBoutillier

Date: 1978

Source: LeBoutillier, John. Harvard Hates America: The Odyssey of a Born-Again American. South Bend, Ind.: Gateway Edition, 1978, 50–56.

About the Author: John LeBoutillier (1953–) graduated from Harvard University in 1976 with a bachelor's degree, and he later completed a master's degree in business administration. While attending Harvard, he became a high profile political fundraiser for conservative candidates. In 1976, he served as the New Jersey coordinator for the presidential campaign of Gerald Ford (served 1974–1977). In 1980, LeBoutillier was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from the 6th District of New York. After serving one term, LeBoutillier resumed his career as a conservative commentator.

Introduction

In the 1960s, many American college campuses were rocked by protests against the...