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Presidential leadership : from Woodrow Wilson to Harry S. Truman

Title
Presidential leadership : from Woodrow Wilson to Harry S. Truman / Robert H. Ferrell.
Author
Ferrell, Robert H.
Publication
Columbia : University of Missouri Press, c2006.

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ix, 168 p. : ill.; 24 cm.
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.
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
Bibliography (note)
  • 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.
Call Number
IBM 06-2079
ISBN
0826216234 (alk. paper)
LCCN
  • 2005023511
  • 9780826216236
OCLC
61303400
Author
Ferrell, Robert H.
Title
Presidential leadership : from Woodrow Wilson to Harry S. Truman / Robert H. Ferrell.
Imprint
Columbia : University of Missouri Press, c2006.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-160) and index.
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9780826216236
Research Call Number
IBM 06-2079
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