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Henry Wallace and the World that Wasn't with Benn Steil

Dave Troy Presents

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Wallace vs. Truman: The Battle for the Vice Presidency

This chapter details the political struggle between Henry Wallace and Harry Truman for the vice presidency amid the backdrop of WWII and concerns about Wallace's connections to the Soviet Union. It examines FDR's strategic management of Wallace's ambitions and the tensions that arose from differing views on foreign policy. The narrative also links Wallace's legacy to contemporary political figures, including Donald Trump, while discussing the ideological influences that shaped both their interactions with Russia.

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