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

Author/creator Ferrell, Robert H.
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoColumbia : University of Missouri Press,
Descriptionix, 168 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Subject(s)
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.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2005023511
ISBN9780826216236 (alk. paper)
ISBN0826216234 (alk. paper)