Franklin D.Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln: Competing Perspectives on Two Great PresidenciesAbraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt are widely considered the two greatest presidents of the past two centuries. How did these two very different men rise to power, run their administrations, and achieve greatness? How did they set their policies, rally public opinion, and transform the nation? Were they ultimately more different or alike? This anthology compares these two presidents and presidencies, examining their legacies, leadership styles, and places in history. |
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... right, let us strive to finish the work we are in. ..." These words FDR said were "as applicable today as they were in 1865." In October of his last presidential campaign, 10 1. Franklin D. Roosevelt's Abraham Lincoln.
... right, let us strive to finish the work we are in. ..." These words FDR said were "as applicable today as they were in 1865." In October of his last presidential campaign, 10 1. Franklin D. Roosevelt's Abraham Lincoln.
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... campaign, FDR reminded an audience that "we are holding a national election while the Nation is at war" for the first time since 1864, and then quoted Lincoln at the expense of his contemporary Republicans.5 Long before Pearl Harbor ...
... campaign, FDR reminded an audience that "we are holding a national election while the Nation is at war" for the first time since 1864, and then quoted Lincoln at the expense of his contemporary Republicans.5 Long before Pearl Harbor ...
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... campaign for the presidency in 1932. At a Jefferson Day dinner in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 18, Roosevelt drew on his tutors of the past. "We have had in our own history three men who chiefly stand out for the universality of their ...
... campaign for the presidency in 1932. At a Jefferson Day dinner in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 18, Roosevelt drew on his tutors of the past. "We have had in our own history three men who chiefly stand out for the universality of their ...
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... campaign, Roosevelt had carefully selected Lincoln metaphors as when he asserted that "no nation can long endure half bankrupt." He proceeded cautiously after his nomination. So much so that Walter Lippmann called him a master of the ...
... campaign, Roosevelt had carefully selected Lincoln metaphors as when he asserted that "no nation can long endure half bankrupt." He proceeded cautiously after his nomination. So much so that Walter Lippmann called him a master of the ...
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... campaign year of 1936, Roosevelt led the Democrats in contesting the Republican title to Lincoln.24 By October, FDR was campaigning in earnest. Before his final campaign speech at Madison Square Garden, he spoke in Wilmington, Delaware ...
... campaign year of 1936, Roosevelt led the Democrats in contesting the Republican title to Lincoln.24 By October, FDR was campaigning in earnest. Before his final campaign speech at Madison Square Garden, he spoke in Wilmington, Delaware ...
Contents
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Comparative Political Leadership | 153 |
Teaching a Legacy | 213 |
Chronology | 247 |
Biographical Digest | 258 |
Selected Bibliography | 271 |
List of Contributors | 280 |
Index | 281 |
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