decision making

Discusses the usage of atomic bombs by the United States in World War II and President Harry S. Truman's decision to launch a nuclear attack on Japan, examining the morality of the decision, and exploring the relationship between nuclear weapons and the start of the Cold War.

Examines the key decisions made by President John F. Kennedy before his assassination, discussing the events leading to the decision and the impact those decisions had on the country.

The behind-the-scenes story of how President Bush and his military high command made their decisions.

Profiles nine former presidents, their families, friends, and enemies, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin Roosevelt; and discusses their courage in the face of political criticism and foreign and domestic policy situations.

Looks at some of the different jobs done by the president of the United States, and describes the work done by other government leaders, including members of Congress, governors, mayors, and judges.

Text and accompanying photographs present eight actual crises faced by American presidents followed by a list of options for a decision making policy. Includes an evaluation of the actual decisions made by the presidents.

A collection of essays which explore the impact Theodore Roosevelt had on the United States economy, culture, government, and people during the years he served as President.

Contains essays by various scholars in which they examine the key decisions of President William J. Clinton, looking at Clinton's policy toward gays in the military, his attempts to reform the health care system, his foreign policies, and his refusal to resign in the face of an impeachment vote.

Contains essays by various scholars in which they examine the key decisions of President Lyndon B.Johnson, looking at Johnson's attempts to build the Great Society, his record on Civil Rights, his actions regarding the Vietnam War, and his decision in 1968 to withdraw from the presidential race.