Isbn: 9780765608550 - the hidden campaign: fdr's health and the 1944 election (7 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. In early 1944, with the outcome of World War I by no means certain, many in the United States felt that FDR, as wartime Commander-in-Chief, was an indispensable part of prosecuting the war to a victorious conclusion. Yet although only 62, Roosevelt was mortally ill with congestive heart disease - a fact that was carefully shielded from the American public prior to the election of 1944. In a media environment where we get more details about politicians' health than we sometimes prefer, it is hard to imagine how a paper as authoriative as The New York Times could describe FDR's death as sudden and unexpected on its front page. Dr. Hugh Evans looks at the issue of Roosevelt's health not only from a medical ethics perspective, but also with a keen eye for the political and media considerations that led to the decision to run and not disclose the extent of Roosevelt's illness.…

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: New. xvii 202 10 of lates Illus.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In early 1944, many in the USA felt that FDR, as wartime Commander-in-Chief, was a vital part of taking the war to victory. However, Roosevelt was mortally ill with congestive heart disease. This text explores how the American public were shielded from this fact prior to the election of 1944. Num Pages: 208 pages, halftones, glossary, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJK; HBWQ; JPHF; JPHL; JPQ; JPVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 430. . 2002. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 208 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.