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Why did George Washington personally lead the militia that put down the Whiskey Rebellion? What drove Harry Truman to fire Douglas MacArthur at the height of the Korean War? Did Gerald Ford know that his pardon of Richard Nixon could very well end his political career? Why did John F. Kennedy challenge America to reach for the moon? This book examines more than a dozen major decisions of the presidency-Truman dropping the Bomb; Nixon going to China; Jefferson purchasing the Louisiana Territory-and the stories behind them. Told in a crisp, narrative writing style, the author brings the presidency and its big decisions to life with his unique storytelling and pacing, and highlights the lessons to be learned. Some of the decisions are well known; others are not. But they''re all told in a way that will keep you turning the pages to learn more. Each chapter stands as a study in leadership and decision-making. By the end of the book, you''ll be an expert in the men and the decisions that shaped the country, and the lessons that can be learned from their leadership and often their courage. With a concluding chapter that assesses President Obama''s first year in office and reviews his major decisions, this lively, illuminating book will appeal to history buffs, devotees of politics, students, and anyone interested in decision-making at the highest and most influential level.
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HistoryTable of contents
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- FOREWORD
- INTRODUCTION
- 1. Washington Puts Down the Whiskey Rebellion
- 2. Thomas Jefferson Purchases the Louisiana Territory
- 3. Andrew Jackson Rejects Nullification
- 4. Lincoln Signs the Emancipation Proclamation
- 5. Teddy Roosevelt Builds the Panama Canal
- 6. Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations
- 7. Franklin Roosevelt and the Lend-Lease Program
- 8. Truman Drops the Bomb
- 9. Truman Fires MacArthur
- 10. Eisenhower, Kennedy, and the Race to the Moon
- 11. Lyndon Johnson and Civil Rights
- 12. Richard Nixon Visits China
- 13. Ford Pardons Nixon
- 14. Reagan and the Evil Empire
- 15. Barack Obama Takes On Healthcare Reform
- AFTERWORD
- NOTES
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