Two Americans: Truman, Eisenhower, and a dangerous world
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Published:
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2012.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
404 pages ; 24 cm
Status:
East Hampton Adult Nonfiction
973.92 MIL
Description
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.
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Eisenhower, Dwight D. -- (Dwight David), -- 1890-1969.
Political culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Political leadership -- United States -- Case studies.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Truman, Harry S., -- 1884-1972.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1953.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1953-1961.
Political culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Political leadership -- United States -- Case studies.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Truman, Harry S., -- 1884-1972.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1953.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1953-1961.
More Details
Street Date:
1204
Language:
English
ISBN:
0307595641, 9780307595645
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
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.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Miller, W. L. (2012). Two Americans: Truman, Eisenhower, and a dangerous world. Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Miller, William Lee. 2012. Two Americans: Truman, Eisenhower, and a Dangerous World. Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Miller, William Lee, Two Americans: Truman, Eisenhower, and a Dangerous World. Alfred A. Knopf, 2012.
MLA Citation (style guide)Miller, William Lee. Two Americans: Truman, Eisenhower, and a Dangerous World. Alfred A. Knopf, 2012.
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