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Two Americans : Truman, Eisenhower, and a dangerous world / William Lee Miller.

Miller, William Lee. (Author).
  • Description: vii, 404 p. ; 25 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf,
  • ISBN: 9780307595645
  • ISBN: 0307595641

Available copies

  • 6 copies at NOBLE (All Libraries).

Current holds

0 current holds with 7 total copies.

Library Location Call Number Status Due Date
Danvers Adult Nonfiction E 747 M63 2012 (Text to phone) Available -
Gloucester Adult Nonfiction 973.099/Miller (Text to phone) Available -
Marblehead Adult New Nonfiction NEW 973.099 MILLER 2012 (Text to phone) Available -
Peabody Main Adult Nonfiction E 747 .M63 2012 (Text to phone) Available -
Peabody West Branch Adult Nonfiction E747.M63 2012 (Text to phone) Available -
Phillips OWHL Main Lobby New NonFiction 973.09 M56T (Text to phone) Checked out 04/03/2013
Salem Adult Non-Fiction 973.099/MILLER (Text to phone) Available -

Contents: 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.
Summary: 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.
Notes: "Borzoi book."

Search for related items by subject

Subject: Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972.
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
Political culture > United States > History > 20th century.
Political leadership > United States > Case studies.
United States > Politics and government > 1945-1953.
United States > Politics and government > 1953-1961.

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