Willkie And American Unity: Including Face To Face With Presidents (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432569105)

""Willkie and American Unity: Including Face to Face with Presidents"" by Joe Mitchell Chapple is a historical book that explores the life and legacy of Wendell Willkie, an American lawyer and businessman who ran for president in 1940 against Franklin D. Roosevelt. The book delves into Willkie's personal and professional background, his political beliefs, and his campaign strategies.Chapple provides a detailed account of Willkie's rise to prominence, including his time as a corporate lawyer and executive, his involvement in the Republican Party, and his eventual nomination as the party's presidential candidate. The author also examines the political climate of the time, including the challenges facing the United States during World War II and the growing tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.In addition to exploring Willkie's life and career, the book also includes a series of interviews that Chapple conducted with several American presidents, including Harry Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and John F. Kennedy. These interviews provide valuable insights into the political and social issues of the time, as well as the personal relationships between these presidents and Willkie.Overall, ""Willkie and American Unity: Including Face to Face with Presidents"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of America's most fascinating political figures. It provides readers with a unique perspective on the political and social landscape of the mid-20th century, and sheds light on the challenges and opportunities facing the United States during this pivotal time in its history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Joe Mitchell Chapple
ISBN-10: 1432569104
ISBN-13: 9781432569105
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 252
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.57d