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Unlikely Heroes: Franklin Roosevelt, His Four Lieutenants, And The World They Made,Used
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Masterful. The Guardian'Propulsive.' The Wall Street Journal'Leebaert has done the near impossiblecrafted a fresh and challenging portrait of the man and his inner circle. Richard Norton Smith, author of An Uncommon Man, former director of the Hoover, Eisenhower, Reagan, and Ford presidential libraries.A fascinating and absorbing analysis of FDRs brilliantly chosen team of four courageous and creative men and women.Susan Dunn, author of 1940: FDR, Willkie, Lindbergh, Hitlerthe Election Amid the Storm, Massachusetts Professor of Humanities, Williams College.Drawing on new materials, Unlikely Heroes constructs an entirely fresh understanding of FDR and his presidency by spotlighting the powerful, equally wounded figures whom he raised up to confront the Depression, then to beat the Axis.Only four people served at the top echelon of President Franklin Roosevelt's Administration from the frightening early months of spring 1933 until he died in April 1945, on the cusp of wartime victory. These lieutenants composed the tough, constrictive, longterm core of government. They built the great institutions being raised against the Depression, implemented the New Deal, and they were pivotal to winning World War II.Yet, in their different ways, each was as wounded as the poliostricken titan. Harry Hopkins, Harold Ickes, Frances Perkins, and Henry Wallace were also strange outsiders. Up to 1933, none would ever have been considered for high office. Still, each became a world figure, and it would have been exceedingly difficult for Roosevelt to transform the nation without them. By examining the lives of these four, a very different picture emerges of how Americans saved their democracy and rescued civilization overseas. Many of the dangers that they all overcame are troublingly like those America faces today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Unlikely Heroes'? A: 'Unlikely Heroes' examines Franklin Roosevelt and his four main lieutenants who played crucial roles during his presidency, particularly in confronting the Great Depression and World War II.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Unlikely Heroes'? A: The book is authored by Derek Leebaert, who provides a fresh perspective on FDR and his administration.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include leadership during crisis, the dynamics of teamwork in government, and the historical significance of FDR's closest advisors.
- Q: How many pages does 'Unlikely Heroes' have? A: 'Unlikely Heroes' has a total of 496 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Unlikely Heroes'? A: The book was published on February 28, 2023.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Unlikely Heroes' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, 'Unlikely Heroes' is a first edition.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the book? A: 'Unlikely Heroes' offers a new understanding of FDR's presidency by focusing on the lives of his four key lieutenants and their impact on American history during a challenging era.
- Q: What makes this book different from other biographies of FDR? A: This book stands out by spotlighting FDR's inner circle, highlighting the influences and contributions of his lieutenants rather than focusing solely on FDR himself.
- Q: Is 'Unlikely Heroes' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book includes new materials and insights that make it a valuable resource for academic study on American history and leadership.