| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 137 pages) |
| Series |
Give 'em Hell Harry Ser. ; 1 |
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Give 'em Hell Harry Ser. ; 1
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| Contents |
Preface ; Acknowledgments ; 1. Days Of Uncertainty ; 2. Decision ; 3. Roosevelt and Truman!; 4. I Shall Continue ... -- Notes ; Bibliography ; Index |
| Summary |
As Franklin D. Roosevelt's health deteriorated in the months leading up to the Democratic National Convention of 1944, Democratic leaders confronted a dire situation. Given the inevitability of the president's death during a fourth term, the choice of a running mate for FDR was of profound importance. The Democrats needed a man they could trust. They needed Harry S. Truman. Robert Ferrell tells an engrossing tale of ruthless ambition, secret meetings, and party politics. Roosevelt emerges as a manipulative leader whose desire to retain power led to a blatant disregard for the loyalty of his subordinates and the aspirations of his vice presidential hopefuls. Startling in its conclusions, impeccable in its research, Choosing Truman is an engrossing, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the nation's thirty-third president |
| Notes |
"First paperback printing, 2000." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 97-132) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972.
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| SUBJECT |
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 fast |
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Democratic National Convention (1944 : Chicago, Ill.)
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Democratic National Convention fast |
| Subject |
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1944
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HISTORY -- United States -- 20th Century.
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Politics and government
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Presidents -- Election
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Politics and government -- 1933-1945. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140464
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| Subject |
United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
93040833 |
| ISBN |
9780826272980 |
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0826272983 |
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0826213081 |
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9780826213082 |
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