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A comprehensive look at the economic policies of President Franklin Roosevelt, maintaining that his "New Deal" programs failed to achieve the economic boost the country needed during the Depression.

Primary documents and commentary help argue the pros and cons of a variety of key issues which shaped the presidencies of Herbert Hoover, Franklin D.

A biography of the thirty-second President who, in four consecutive terms of office, led the country through the Depression and World War II.

Robert Jackson, close friend and advisor to Franklin D. Roosevelt, provides an insider's account of his friend's personal life and political career.

Discusses the clashes between Roosevelt and the isolationists as Roosevelt united the nation and led it into World War II.

Discusses the Christmas season of 1941 that played out in the shadows of the Pearl Harbor attack and the start of America's involvement in World War II.

Examines the relationship between Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt from their first meeting in 1918, drawing from interviews and unpublished letters to discuss their opinions of each other, their joint effort in World War II, their personal affection and squabbles, and the interactions between their families.

Traces the crisis period leading up to America's entry into World War II, describing the nation's polarized interventionist and isolationist factions as represented by the government, in the press, and on the streets.

Provides an overview of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's efforts to help the country recover from the Great Depression, describing the influential programs he created and their lasting impact on the American economy and government.

Discusses the prominent figures in the New Deal programs and the plight of the people and the influence of the New Deal on their lives.

Chronicles the lives of the five Russian ambassadors President Roosevelt placed in Moscow in 1933, and describes the events that took place while they were there and the relationships the ambassadors had with Stalin and Roosevelt.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide a comprehensive overview of Franklin D.