FDR and the Year That Changed History
by Jay Winik
Recommended by Keith Rabois and Jim Himes
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in American History, Most Recommended Books, and History.
New York Times Bestseller Jay Winik brings to life in “gripping” detail (The New York Times Book Review) the year 1944, which determined the outcome of World War II and put more pressure than any other on an ailing yet determined President Roosevelt.1944 was a year that could have stymied the Allies and cemented Hitler’s waning power. Instead, ...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in American History, Most Recommended Books, and History.
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