The General vs. the President

MacArthur and Truman at the Brink of Nuclear War

H. W. Brands

The book delves into the intense conflict between President Harry S. Truman and General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War, highlighting their clashing visions for America's path in the early Cold War era. It explores the political and military decisions that led to MacArthur's dismissal and examines the potential consequences of their disagreement on the use of nuclear weapons.

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Reagan

The Life

H. W. Brands

The biography chronicles the life of Ronald Reagan, from his early days in Illinois, through his acting career and political rise, to his two terms as the 40th President of the United States. It delves into his leadership style, conservative ideology, and the significant events of his administration, including the end of the Cold War.

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