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,…
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s World Order examines the international vision and foreign policy strategies developed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during his administration, particularly through the era of World War II. Willard Range analyzes Roosevelt’s approach to building a stable postwar world, his diplomatic principles, and the political challenges he faced in shaping global order. The b…
When the Cheering Stopped is a compelling historical narrative that explores the final years of President Woodrow Wilson, focusing on his declining health, political struggles, and the downfall of his dream for the League of Nations. Gene Smith offers an intimate portrayal of Wilson’s personal and political challenges after World War I, revealing the tensions within his administration, his de…