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Presidential leadership

by Robert H. Ferrell · 2005

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"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.

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politicspoliticsMore like thisLess of thishistoryhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Themes
presidentspresidentsMore like thisLess of this
Setting
20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisUSAUSAMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 168 pages

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