Dallek, Robert

Addresses five themes found in presidential administrations; vision, pragmatism, consensus, charisma, and trust and evaluates the presidents in regard to these categories.

Drawing upon hours of newly released White House tapes and dozens of interviews with people close to Johnson, this biography of the President shows his weaknesses and accomplishments during his term.

Includes: Winston Churchill; Mao Tse-tung; Douglas Mac Arthur; Vyacheslav Molotov; Dean Acheson; James Byrnes; Chiang Kai-shek; Charles de Gaulle; Dwight Eisenhower; Adolf Hitler; George Kennan; Kim Il Sung; Syngman Rhee; Franklin Roosevelt; Joseph Stalin; Harry Truman.

Offers an engaging examination of presidential excellence and failure.

A collection of speeches, debates, and press conferences spanning President John F. Kennedy's political career. Includes a CD with additional speeches.