Two Americans : Truman, Eisenhower, and a dangerous world /
Miller, William Lee.
New York : Alfred A. Knopf,
c2012.
Presents a dual examination of Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower to analyze their similarities and differences, covering their roles in the high politics of their time and their respective experiences during and between the world wars.
"Borzoi book."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 383-385) and index.
Boy's life -- Two warriors, first war -- Between the wars -- Two warriors, second war -- Normandy, nomination, Nagasaki: endings and beginnings -- Containment -- Choosing a president -- The once forgotten war -- Two moralities -- Reciprocating animosities -- Judging presidents -- The miasma of McCarthy -- Ike and Harry on race -- Bombs.
Presents a dual examination of Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower to analyze their similarities and differences, covering their roles in the high politics of their time and their respective experiences during and between the world wars.
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972.
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969.
Presidents
Political culture
Political leadership