Michael Beschloss is a distinguished presidential historian and author whose work delves into pivotal moments in American leadership. He meticulously examines the decisions and personalities that have shaped the nation, offering readers insightful narratives. Beschloss is known for making complex historical events accessible and engaging, bringing the past to life with vivid detail. Through his influential writings and public commentary, he has established himself as a leading voice in presidential history.
An intimate look at a procession of American leaders as they took the nation into conflict and mobilized their country for victory. From James Madison and the War of 1812 to Lyndon Johnson and Vietnam, we see these leaders struggling with Congress, the courts, the press, their own advisers, and antiwar protesters
This illustrated journey explores the rich tapestry of American history, showcasing pivotal moments and significant documents that have shaped the nation. Published to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the National Archives, it highlights key events and figures, offering readers a visually engaging experience that deepens their understanding of the country's past. The book serves as both a tribute to the Archives and an educational resource, making history accessible and captivating for all.
Brave Leaders and how They Changed America, 1789-1989
Documents crucial historical moments in each of the first forty-three presidencies during which the future of the United States has been dramatically affected by a bold executive decision, in an account that offers insight into the factors that influenced the most difficult choices made by each president. 250,000 first printing.
Based on recently released documents, one of the nation's most celebrated historians reveals one of the little-known secrets of World War II--FDR's and Truman's sometimes shocking plans for a postwar Germany
The secretly recorded tapes of Lyndon Johnson provide a rare glimpse into his presidency, revealing his personal beliefs and pivotal decisions following John Kennedy's assassination. The volume covers key moments such as his approaches to civil rights, poverty, and the Vietnam War, as well as his campaign against Barry Goldwater. Michael Beschloss enriches the narrative with insightful observations and annotations, deepening our comprehension of Johnson's influence on American politics and culture during a transformative era.
The Johnson White House Tapes, 1963-1964
Taking Charge, the first volume of The Johnson White House Tapes, is filled with revelations about the full-blooded Texan behind the public image. We hear LBJ telling who he thinks really killed JFK, creating the Warren Commission, staking his presidency on a revolutionary civil rights bill, scuttling Robert Kennedy's drive to be his Vice President, using the Tonkin Gulf attack to expand the American beachhead in Southeast Asia, and unveiling his private, tortured early doubts that we could ever win a war in Vietnam. By allowing us to hear LBJ as he applies the "Johnson treatment" to foes and friends, Taking Charge offers spellbinding insight into how the thirty-sixth President used power. Johnson flatters, provokes, and twists the arms of some of the dominant personalities of our times, including Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., J. Edgar Hoover, Robert McNamara, Katharine Graham and other leading media figures, members of Congress, and many others. We come to understand Johnson's complex, changing relationships with Lady Bird and the rest of his family, Jacqueline Kennedy, ex-Presidents Truman and Eisenhower, and members of his Cabinet and White House staff.
