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Author:
Ferrell, Robert H ,
Title:
Presidential leadership : from Woodrow Wilson to Harry S. Truman / Robert H. Ferrell.
Publisher:
University of Missouri Press,
Copyright Date:
c2006
Description:
ix, 168 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Presidents--United States--History--20th century.
Political leadership--United States--History--20th century.
United States--Politics and government--1913-1921.
United States--Politics and government--1919-1933.
United States--Politics and government--1933-1953.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-160) and index.
Contents:
Who are these people? -- Woodrow Wilson : a misfit in office -- Warren G. Harding's reputation -- Calvin Coolidge, the man and the president -- The United States in world affairs, 1919-1945 -- Harry S. Truman : a chance president in the new world of superpowers.
Summary:
"Examines the personal styles of presidents Woodrow Wilson, Warren Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Harry Truman. Uses the diaries of Colonel Edward House and White House physician Joel Boone and other sources to examine presidential decision making. Incorporates comments on Hoover and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Includes interview with historian John Garraty"--Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
9780826216236
9780826216236 (alk. paper)
0826216234 (alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)61303400
LCCN:
2005023511
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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