FDR and His Enemies: A History

Not since the Civil War was America so riven by conflict as it was during Franklin D. Roosevelts presidency. His bold initiatives and his willingness to break historic precedent in handling the Great Depression and the coming of World War II were challenged by giant figures of the era powerful public men each with their own fierce constituencies. Albert Fried brings out the tremendous drama in Roosevelts ideological and personal struggle with five influential men: ex-New York governor and presidential candidate Al Smith the enormously popular radio priest Charles E. Coughlin Louisiana Senator Huey Long labor champion John L. Lewis and the universally adored aviator Charles A. Lindbergh. An enthralling story of a critical period in twentieth century history FDR and His Enemies reveals the intellectual moral and tactical underpinnings of a great debate in which Roosevelt always triumphed.