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<p><i>List of Figures x</i></p> <p><i>Preface xi</i></p> <p><i>Notes on Contributors xiv</i></p> <p>1 FDR Biographies 1<br /> <i>Kenneth E. Hendrickson, Jr</i></p> <p>2 Eleanor Roosevelt Biographies 15<br /> <i>Norman W. Provizer</i></p> <p>3 Pre-Presidential Career 34<br /> <i>Timothy W. Kneeland</i></p> <p>4 Physical and Psychological Health 59<br /> <i>Robert P. Watson</i></p> <p>5 The Election of 1932 77<br /> <i>Donald A. Ritchie</i></p> <p>6 The 1936–1944 Campaigns 96<br /> <i>Sean J. Savage</i></p> <p>7 Urban and Regional Interests 114<br /> <i>Stefano Luconi</i></p> <p>8 Minorities 135<br /> <i>Cherisse Jones-Branch</i></p> <p>9 Labor 155<br /> <i>Martin Halpern</i></p> <p>10 Business 186<br /> <i>Patrick D. Reagan</i></p> <p>11 Opponents at Home and Abroad 206<br /> <i>Joseph Edward Lee</i></p> <p>12 FDR as a Communicator 222<br /> <i>Betty Houchin Winfield</i></p> <p>13 The New Deal 238<br /> <i>June Hopkins</i></p> <p>14 The Banking Crisis 259<br /> <i>James S. Olson and Brian Domitrovic</i></p> <p>15 FDR and Agriculture 279<br /> <i>Jean Choate</i></p> <p>16 Conservation 298<br /> <i>Byron W. Daynes</i></p> <p>17 Political Culture 318<br /> <i>Richard M. Fried</i></p> <p>18 Human Rights 340<br /> <i>Wesley K. Mosier</i></p> <p>19 The Institutional Presidency 362<br /> <i>Rodney A. Grunes</i></p> <p>20 Political and Administrative Style 385<br /> <i>Margaret C. Rung</i></p> <p>21 The Congress 405<br /> <i>John Thomas McGuire</i></p> <p>22 The Supreme Court 427<br /> <i>Stephen K. Shaw</i></p> <p>23 The American Military 443<br /> <i>Lance Janda</i></p> <p>24 Science and Technology 459<br /> <i>Peter K. Parides</i></p> <p>25 Intelligence 480<br /> <i>R. Blake Dunnavent</i></p> <p>26 Relations with the British and French 493<br /> <i>Kevin E. Smith</i></p> <p>27 Relations with Canada 517<br /> <i>Galen Roger Perras</i></p> <p>28 The Good Neighbor Policy and the Americas 542<br /> <i>Michael R. Hall</i></p> <p>29 Relations with the Soviet Union 564<br /> <i>William E. Kinsella, Jr</i></p> <p>30 Relations with China and India 590<br /> <i>William Ashbaugh</i></p> <p>31 Relations with Japan 612<br /> <i>William Ashbaugh</i></p> <p>32 Relations with Italy and Nazi Germany 636<br /> <i>Regina U. Gramer</i></p> <p>33 Relations with Spain and European Neutrals 653<br /> <i>David A. Messenger</i></p> <p>34 International Legacy 672<br /> <i>Mary Stockwell</i></p> <p>35 Political Reputation 690<br /> <i>Patrick J. Maney</i></p> <p><i>Bibliography 710</i></p> <p><i>Index 732</i></p>

<p>“Overall this is a great addition to the literature on Franklin Roosevelt, combining as it does an encapsulation of all the historical research about him and his presidency in every aspect from conservation and the Supreme Court to war policy and relations with Canada.”  (<i>Expofairs</i>, 13 March 2013)</p> <p>“So librarians who have readers with an interest in this subject should watch out for further books in the series.”  (<i>Reference Reviews</i>, 2012)</p> <p>"The range of essays, each with endnotes and further readings, is impressive; the book covers not only the usual subjects such as the New Deal, foreign relations, and the presidential elections, but other less discussed issues such as conditions and treatment of minorities and land conservation . . . For serious students of FDR's presidency, from undergraduates to faculty and scholars, this is an indispensable foundational source." (Library Journal, 2011)</p>

<b>William D. Pederson</b> is the American Studies Endowed Chair, Professor, and Director of the International Lincoln Center for American Studies at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. His most recent publications include <i>James Madison</i> (2008) and <i>Lincoln Lessons</i> (2009).

The only United States president elected to four terms of office, Franklin Delano Roosevelt shepherded the nation through its most tumultuous period since the Civil War. <i>A Companion to Franklin D. Roosevelt</i> presents a collection of historiographical essays by leading FDR scholars that provides a comprehensive review of the scholarship on key elements of this central figure during the two critical events that shaped the modern world: the Great Depression and World War II.<br /> <br /> The essays cover all aspects of FDR's life and times, including his political, military, and economic decisions, fully discussing the scholarship to date as well as sketching out areas in need of further research. Themes and topics range from Roosevelt's health, relationships, Supreme Court packing, to New Deal policies, institutional issues, and international relations. <i>A Companion to Franklin D. Roosevelt</i> is the most comprehensive and authoritative source on a twentieth-century icon whose optimism and vitality led America from the nadir of the worst depression in world history to the brink of victory over Germany and Japan.

“This masterful work will be used by all students of the Roosevelt era.  An indispensible guide to FDR's career, it reviews existing analysis of his life and times and raises new questions about the impact of his presidency on the American nation. Relevant to contemporary issues, it brings historical insight to bear on current debates of political leadership and the role of government.” – <i>Maurine H. Beasley, University of Maryland, author of</i> Eleanor Roosevelt: Transformative First Lady<br /> <br /> “These essays covering every relevant topic about FDR are essential in understanding our 32nd president. Pederson’s Companion to Franklin D. Roosevelt is a must read for all interested in the presidency, leadership and 20th century history.” – <i>Frank J. Williams, retired Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court and co-editor of</i> Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Transformation of the Supreme Court

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