The American President is a riveting account of the actions of American presidents in the twentieth century from the assassination of McKinley in 1901 to Clinton's last night in office in 2001.
William Leuchtenburg Bücher
28. September 1922
A stimulating and original survey of the political impact of FDR's image on his successors in the White House.-Foreign Affairs
Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal. 1932-1940
- 432 Seiten
- 16 Lesestunden
When the stability of American life was threatened by the Great Depression, the decisive and visionary policy contained in FDR's New Deal offered America a way forward. In this groundbreaking work, William E. Leuchtenburg traces the evolution of what was both the most controversial and effective socioeconomic initiative ever undertaken in the United States—and explains how the social fabric of American life was forever altered. It offers illuminating lessons on the challenges of economic transformation—for our time and for all time.
The book explores the intricate relationship between politics and flood control measures, highlighting how governmental decisions and policies impact communities and environmental management. It delves into case studies and historical contexts, examining the balance between public safety, economic interests, and ecological preservation. Through analysis of various political frameworks, the narrative reveals the challenges and controversies surrounding flood management initiatives.