Justin Smith Morrill Father of the Land-Grant Colleges

Almost every land-grant college or university in the US has a building named for Justin Smith Morrill, yet few understand his contribution. Cross, a professional historian employed by the US Air Force, reveals a complex and influential political figure who, as chair of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, influenced American economic policy for 50 years. His most-recognized achievements were the pieces of legislation that bear his name: the Morrill land-grant college acts of 1862 and 1890. This legislation paved the way to open up American higher education to the working class, women, minorities, and immigrants.Coy F. Cross II is the author of 'Justin Smith Morrill Father of the Land-Grant Colleges' with ISBN 9780870135088 and ISBN 0870135082.