Presidents from Hoover through Truman, 1929-1953: Debating the Issues in Pro and Con Primary Documents

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Should Hoover have taken more aggressive action to combat the Great Depression Did Roosevelt's New Deal go too far Should Truman have ordered the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima These and other controversial issues stamped the presidencies of Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Harry Truman, and the crises they addressed marked a series of watersheds in American history. This rich resource of primary documents and commentary is a one-stop source for debating the central issues that shaped the Hoover, Roosevelt, and Truman presidencies. In their own words, these presidents articulate their positions on the key issues of their presidencies. Juxtaposed to their statements are relevant and interesting original source statements by the opposition. These opposing documents, along with introductions which place the issues in political context, will enable students to debate the great issues of the day.

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The material will appeal to students and keep them reading past their research needs. It offers a unique approach for developing critical thinking skills that teachers will find helpful in preparing assignments. History and government students will find this series both interesting and useful as they experience these aspects of the presidency. Highly Recommended. Starred Review.-The Book Report
"The material will appeal to students and keep them reading past their research needs. It offers a unique approach for developing critical thinking skills that teachers will find helpful in preparing assignments. History and government students will find this series both interesting and useful as they experience these aspects of the presidency. Highly Recommended. Starred Review."-The Book Report

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JOHN E. MOSER is a Franklin Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia.