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The Defining Moment

FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope
Book • 2006
In 'The Defining Moment', Jonathan Alter explores Franklin D. Roosevelt's early presidency, focusing on his first 100 days and how his leadership helped restore hope and transform America during the Great Depression.

The book delves into Roosevelt's background, his experimental approach to governance, and his pioneering use of mass communication, which laid the groundwork for his most ambitious reforms, including Social Security.

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Recommended by Saikat Chakrabarti for its portrayal of FDR's leadership during his first 100 days.
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