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The Second Most Powerful Man in the World: The Life of Admiral William D. Leahy, Roosevelt's Chief of Staff,Used
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The life of Franklin Roosevelt's most trusted and powerful advisor, Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Staff to the CommanderinChiefO'Brien's biography at last gives Leahy his due.John Lewis Gaddis Fascinating greatly enriches our understanding of Washington wartime power.Madeleine Albright Beautifully written and thoroughly researched.Douglas Brinkley Transforms our understanding of America's wartime decisionmaking.Hew StrachanAside from FDR, no American did more to shape World War II than Admiral William D. Leahynot Douglas MacArthur, not Dwight Eisenhower, and not even the legendary George Marshall. No man, including Harry Hopkins, was closer to Roosevelt, nor had earned his blind faith, like Leahy. Through the course of the war, constantly at the president's side and advising him on daily decisions, Leahy became the second most powerful man in the world.In a time of titanic personalities, Leahy regularly downplayed his influence, preferring the substance of power to the style. A sternfaced, salty sailor, his U.S. Navy career had begun as a cadet aboard a sailing ship. Four decades later, Admiral Leahy was a trusted friend and advisor to the president and his ambassador to Vichy France until the attack on Pearl Harbor. Needing one person who could help him grapple with the enormous strategic consequences of the war both at home and abroad, Roosevelt made Leahy the first presidential chief of staffthough Leahy's role embodied far more power than the position of today.Leahy's profound power was recognized by figures like Stalin and Churchill, yet historians have largely overlooked his role. In this important biography, historian Phillips Payson O'Brien illuminates the admiral's influence on the most crucial and transformative decisions of WWII and the early Cold War. From the invasions of North Africa, Sicily, and France, to the allocation of resources to fight Japan, O'Brien contends that America's war largely unfolded according to Leahy's vision. Among the author's surprising revelations is that while FDR's health failed, Leahy became almost a de facto president, making decisions while FDR was too ill to work, and that much of his influence carried over to Truman's White House.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Second Most Powerful Man in the World'? A: The book focuses on the life of Admiral William D. Leahy, who served as Franklin Roosevelt's Chief of Staff during World War II, detailing his influence on wartime decisions and relationships with key historical figures.
- Q: How long is the book? A: The book contains 560 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this biography? A: The biography was published on March 3, 2020.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Phillips Payson O'Brien.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers significant events during World War II, including the invasions of North Africa, Sicily, and France, along with Leahy's role in strategic decisions.
- Q: Does the book include insights into Leahy's relationship with FDR? A: Yes, the book details the close relationship between Leahy and Franklin Roosevelt, highlighting Leahy's role as a trusted advisor.
- Q: Is there a focus on Leahy's influence after FDR's health declined? A: Yes, the book discusses how Leahy's influence extended into Truman's presidency and how he made decisions during FDR's illness.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the category of World War I and provides a historical biography.