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Mentioned in 2 episodes
The World That Wasn't
Henry Wallace and the Fate of the American Century
Book • 2025
This book provides a new perspective on the political career of Henry Wallace, FDR’s third-term vice president, and his influence on the making of US and Soviet foreign policy at the dawn of the Cold War. Based on new findings from Russian, FBI, and other archives, Steil paints a detailed picture of Wallace’s actions and their consequences, challenging previous heroic portrayals of Wallace and offering a more nuanced view of his role in shaping American and Soviet relations.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned by Michael Moynihan as a detailed biography of Henry Wallace, critical of his cult associations.
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Guilty, Actually
Mentioned by Dave Troy as the author of 'The World That Wasn't, Henry Wallace and the Fate of the American Century', exploring a counterfactual history.
Henry Wallace and the World that Wasn't with Benn Steil
