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Presidents at War: How World War II Shaped a Generation of Presidents, From Eisenhower and JFK Through Reagan and Bush.

  • Published In: Foreign Affairs, 2025, v. 104, n. 3. P. 180 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: FREEDMAN, LAWRENCE D. 3 of 3

Abstract

"Presidents at War: How World War II Shaped a Generation of Presidents, From Eisenhower and JFK Through Reagan and Bush" by Steven M. Gillon explores how the experiences of seven U.S. presidents during World War II influenced their characters, careers, and views. The book highlights how figures like Eisenhower, Johnson, Nixon, Kennedy, Bush, and Ford's military service impacted their political aspirations and relationships. Gillon argues that this shared wartime experience created a unique bond among these leaders that is absent in the current generation of political figures. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Foreign Affairs. 2025/05, Vol. 104, Issue 3, p180
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0015-7120
  • Accession Number:184660022
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