The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope

Alter, Jonathan

ISBN 10: 0743246004 / ISBN 13: 9780743246002

Published by Simon & Schuster, 2006

About this Item

This is a pristine and unread copy from the first printing of the first edition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0743246004
• ISBN 13: 9780743246002
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New

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Synopsis

An analysis of the four-term president's famous "fear itself" speech evaluates how FDR transformed his office and revitalized American morale throughout the first 100 days of his presidency, in an account that cites the contributions of his family members, advisors, and fellow polio survivors. 75,000 first printing.

Review

""The Defining Moment" should be required reading for every president, every student of leadership, and anyone who appreciates narrative history at its finest." -- Richard Norton Smith, author of "An Uncommon Man: The Triumph of Herbert Hoover"