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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... democracy that has occupied the White House since Lincoln." Roosevelt had set in motion trends which were "banners of dawn" to many. It may be praise in his face, but it was also a recording of a hope and a prayer that the president ...
... democracy that has occupied the White House since Lincoln." Roosevelt had set in motion trends which were "banners of dawn" to many. It may be praise in his face, but it was also a recording of a hope and a prayer that the president ...
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... democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference is no democracy." For Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln was great not because he was born in a log cabin, but because he got out of it. In this presidential campaign year ...
... democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference is no democracy." For Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln was great not because he was born in a log cabin, but because he got out of it. In this presidential campaign year ...
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... democracy, which rest on respect for the right of selfgovernment and faith in majority rule.” With the wisdom of experience, these men knew that the majority often makes mistakes. They believed "passionately" that rule by a small ...
... democracy, which rest on respect for the right of selfgovernment and faith in majority rule.” With the wisdom of experience, these men knew that the majority often makes mistakes. They believed "passionately" that rule by a small ...
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... democracy should seek peace through a new unity. For a democracy can keep alive only if the settlement of old difficulties clears the ground and transfers energies to face new responsibilities. Never can it have as much ability and ...
... democracy should seek peace through a new unity. For a democracy can keep alive only if the settlement of old difficulties clears the ground and transfers energies to face new responsibilities. Never can it have as much ability and ...
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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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