Presidential leadership : from Woodrow Wilson to Harry S. Truman / Robert H. Ferrell.

Author/creator Ferrell, Robert H.
Format Book
Publication InfoColumbia : University of Missouri Press, ©2006.
Descriptionix, 168 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
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.

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.
Abstract "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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 151-160) and index.
LCCN 2005023511
ISBN0826216234 (alk. paper)
ISBN9780826216236

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks E176.1.F475 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold