My Hope for America presents Lyndon B. Johnson’s vision for the nation during a transformative era in American history. Through a collection of speeches, personal reflections, and policy statements, Johnson articulates his aspirations for civil rights progress, economic opportunity, education, healthcare, and national unity. The book offers insight into the philosophy behind Johnson’s “Gr…
Remembering America: A Voice from the Sixties is Richard N. Goodwin’s powerful memoir chronicling his experiences as a political aide and speechwriter during one of the most transformative decades in United States history. Goodwin provides an insider’s account of his work with President John F. Kennedy, President Lyndon B. Johnson, and other key figures shaping the era. The book explores ci…
In the Shadow of FDR examines how Franklin D. Roosevelt’s legacy shaped the American presidency from Harry Truman through Ronald Reagan. William E. Leuchtenburg analyzes how each president confronted, adapted, or struggled against the dominant expectations created during the New Deal era. Through historical narrative and political analysis, the book explores presidential power, public percept…
The Unfinished War explores how the Vietnam War shaped the moral, political, and cultural conscience of the United States. Walter H. Capps examines the profound ethical dilemmas raised by the conflict and its long-lasting impact on American society. The book discusses public resistance, national trauma, and the struggle to reconcile the war’s consequences with evolving American values. Combin…
“The Ordeal of Power” is a political memoir by Emmet John Hughes, who served as a close advisor and speechwriter to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. In this insightful narrative, Hughes provides a behind-the-scenes account of the inner workings of the Eisenhower administration, offering candid reflections on presidential decision-making, political challenges, and the complex realities of pow…
Postwar America: 1945–1971 by Howard Zinn offers a concise and insightful overview of the major political, social, and cultural developments in the United States after World War II. Zinn examines the rise of Cold War tensions, the growth of anti-communism, and the expanding influence of corporate and military power. The book also discusses major domestic struggles, including the Civil Rights …
Years of Trial and Hope, the second volume of Harry S. Truman’s memoirs, provides a firsthand account of the major political, diplomatic, and personal challenges faced during his presidency from 1945 to 1953. In this compelling narrative, Truman reflects on critical events such as the end of World War II, the decision to use the atomic bomb, the reconstruction of Europe through the Marshall P…
“Year of Decisions,” the first volume of Harry S. Truman’s memoirs, recounts Truman’s personal and political journey from the final months of World War II through the early years of his presidency. The book provides an inside perspective on major decisions such as the use of the atomic bomb, the founding of the United Nations, postwar reconstruction, and the beginnings of the Cold War. …
Kennedy and Roosevelt: The Uneasy Alliance explores the complex and often tense political relationship between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph P. Kennedy during the turbulent years surrounding World War II. Michael R. Beschloss examines the personal ambitions, ideological differences, and strategic disagreements that shaped their interactions, revealing how their alliance influenced U.S. forei…
Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Age of Action provides an accessible profile of the life, leadership, and political legacy of the 32nd President of the United States. Edited and written by Alfred B. Rollins, Jr., the book explores Roosevelt’s rise to national prominence, his response to the Great Depression, and the transformative policies of the New Deal. It also examines the social, economic,…