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America first : Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the shadow of war / H. W. Brands.

Brands, H. W., (author.).

Summary:
"Bestselling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands narrates the fierce debate over America's role in the world in the runup to World War II through its two most important figures: President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who advocated intervention, and his isolationist nemesis, aviator and popular hero Charles Lindbergh. Hitler's invasion of Poland in September 1939 launched a momentous period of decision-making for the United States. With fascism rampant abroad, should America take responsibility for its defeat? For popular hero Charles Lindbergh, saying no to another world war only twenty years after the first was the obvious answer. Lindbergh had become famous and adored around the world after his historic first flight over the Atlantic in 1927. In the years since, he had emerged as a vocal critic of American involvement overseas, rallying Americans toward isolationism as the nominal head of the America First Committee. As Hitler advanced across Europe and threatened the British Isles, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt struggled to turn the tide of public opinion. With great effort, political shrewdness and outright deception-aided by secret British disinformation efforts in America-FDR readied the country for war. He pushed the US onto the world stage where it has stayed ever since. In this gripping narrative, H.W. Brands sheds light on a crucial tipping point in American history and depicts the making of a legendary president"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780385550413
  • ISBN: 0385550413
  • Physical Description: viii, 444 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Doubleday, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, [2024]

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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 405-420) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The allure of neutrality -- Distant guns -- A special relationship -- Dissent or disloyalty? -- Executive unbound -- Opposition undone -- Epilogue.
Subject: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 > Political and social views.
Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974 > Political and social views.
World War, 1939-1945 > United States.
World War, 1939-1945 > Diplomatic history.
Isolationism > United States > History > 20th century.
Intervention (International law) > History > 20th century.
United States > Politics and government > 1933-1945.
Political culture > United States > History > 20th century.
United States > Foreign relations > 1933-1945.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Bethlehem Main Library 940.53 (Text) 33062009925521 New Adult Nonfiction Checked Out 10/16/2024


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