Presidents at War

Presidents at War

by Steven M. Gillon
Publication Date: 11/02/2025

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Steven Gillon, New York Times bestselling author of America's Reluctant Prince, is back with the story of how WWII shaped the characters and politics of seven American presidents.


World War II loomed over the twentieth century, transforming every level of American society and international relationships and searing itself onto the psyche of an entire generation, including that of seven American presidents: John F. Kennedy, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush.


The lessons of World War II, more than party affiliation or ideology, defined the presidencies of these seven men. They returned home determined to confront any force that threatened to undermine the war’s hard-won ideals, each with their own unique understanding of patriotism, sacrifice, and America’s role in global politics.


In Presidents at War, Gillon examines what these men took away from the war and how they then applied it to Cold War policies that proceeded to change America, and the world, forever. A nuanced and deeply researched exploration of the lives, philosophies, and legacies of seven remarkable men, Presidents at War deftly argues that the lessons learned by these postwar presidents continue to shape the landscape upon which current, and future, presidents stand today.

ISBN:
9780593183144
9780593183144
Category:
Political leaders & leadership
Publication Date:
11-02-2025
Language:
English
Publisher:
Penguin Publishing Group
Steven M. Gillon

Steven M. Gillon is the scholar-in-residence at the History Channel and a professor of history at the University of Oklahoma.

As one of the nation's leading experts on modern American history and politics, his articles have appeared in academic journals and such newspapers as the Los Angeles Times, New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, and The Boston Globe.

He is a frequent contributor to HuffPost and has made appearances on NBC's Today show, ABC's Good Morning America, CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News as a commentator and expert on issues related to modern American history.

He has written or edited nearly a dozen books, including the New York Times bestsellers America's Reluctant Prince- The Life of John F. Kennedy Jr. and The Pact- Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich, and the Rivalry That Defined a Generation.

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