The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope

Alter, Jonathan

ISBN 10: 0743246004 / ISBN 13: 9780743246002

Published by Simon & Schuster, 2006

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This is a pristine and unread copy from the first printing of the first edition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0743246004
• ISBN 13: 9780743246002
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New

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Synopsis

An analysis of the four-term president's famous "fear itself" speech evaluates how FDR transformed his office and revitalized American morale throughout the first 100 days of his presidency, in an account that cites the contributions of his family members, advisors, and fellow polio survivors. 75,000 first printing.

About the Author

Jonathan Alter is a senior editor at Newsweek, where, since 1991, he has written an acclaimed column on politics, history, media, and society at large. He is also an analyst and contributing correspondent for NBC News. Alter lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with his wife and three children.