Presidential leadership : from Woodrow Wilson to Harry S. Truman /
Ferrell, Robert H.
Columbia : University of Missouri Press,
c2006.
"Examines the personal styles of presidents Woodrow Wilson, Warren Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Harry Truman. Uses the diaries of Colonel Edward House and White House physician Joel Boone and other sources to examine presidential decision making. Incorporates comments on Hoover and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Includes interview with historian John Garraty"--Provided by publisher.
"Examines the personal styles of presidents Woodrow Wilson, Warren Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Harry Truman. Uses the diaries of Colonel Edward House and White House physician Joel Boone and other sources to examine presidential decision making. Incorporates comments on Hoover and Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Includes interview with historian John Garraty"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-160) and index.
Who are these people? -- Woodrow Wilson : a misfit in office -- Warren G. Harding's reputation -- Calvin Coolidge, the man and the president -- The United States in world affairs, 1919-1945 -- Harry S. Truman : a chance president in the new world of superpowers.
Presidents
Political leadership