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. |
Contents
The Presidential Elections of 1864 and 1944 | |
Their Growth From Private | |
FDR and Lincoln in Stone and Bronze | |
The Leadership of Abraham | |
An Evaluation of Franklin Delano Roosevelt | |
Room | |
What Do Elementary | |
Portrayals and Interpretations in Secondary | |
Davis Jr and Matthew D Davis | |
Chronology | |
Selected Bibliography | |
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