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The fascinating story behind the “accidental president”
In 1944, Franklin Roosevelt chose as his running mate a hardworking, uncontroversial senator from Missouri. FDR met alone only twice with Harry Truman, failing to brief him on his intentions for ending World War II, including the existence of the atomic bomb program, what David L. Roll contends is one of the most irresponsible oversights in presidential history. Spanning 1944 to 1948, Ascent to Power explores the very real challenges Truman faced including the revival of Western Europe, the reform of Japan, the Soviet Union’s growing hostility, and the hotly-debated birth of Israel. Detailing the long shadow cast by FDR, this remarkable book reveals how the decisions Truman made during these years of transition changed the world.
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“The sudden death of Franklin Roosevelt shook the world; the recognition that power would pass to Harry Truman shook it even more. But the untested Truman turned out to be just what America and the world needed as World War II segued into the Cold War. No one has told this vital story more thoroughly or with greater verve and insight than David Roll does in this fine book.”—H. W. Brands
Additional Book Details
Pages: | 544 |
Release Date: | April 23, 2024 |
ISBN: | 9780593186442 |
Club ID: | 1429910 |
Format: | Regular Print |