Presidential Leadership: 15 Decisions That Changed the Nation

Presidential Leadership: 15 Decisions That Changed the Nation
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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 presidencyâ€”Truman dropping the Bomb; Nixon going to China; Jefferson purchasing the Louisiana Territoryâ€”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 theyâ€™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, youâ€™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 Obamaâ€™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.
Country USA
Brand Prometheus Books
Manufacturer Prometheus
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2011-02-01
UnitCount 1
UPCs 001616142375
EANs 9781616142377

Country	USA
Brand	Prometheus Books
Manufacturer	Prometheus
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2011-02-01
UnitCount	1
UPCs	001616142375
EANs	9781616142377

Presidential Leadership: 15 Decisions That Changed the Nation

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