Michael Harrington Handwrites Famous Quote From His Book, The Other America

MICHAEL HARRINGTON (1928-1989). Harrington was an author, political activist, theorist, professor of political science, and a founding member of the Democratic Socialists of America.AQS. 1 pg. 4 x 6. N.d. N.p. An autograph quotation signed Michael Harrington: The millions who are poor in the United States tend to become increasingly invisibleIt takes an effort of the intellect and will even to see them. This quote was taken from his 1962 book, The Other America: Poverty in the United States, which argued that up to 25% of Americans were living in poverty and many believe was responsible for President Lyndon Johnsons War on Poverty. With the books success (over a million copies were initially sold), Harrington became a leading figure and spokesman for the New Left. The quote is written on a yellow index card in blue ink and is in excellent condition.