Description
Lawrence J. Haas, an award-winning journalist, reveals how, through the close collaboration of Truman and Vandenberg, the United States created the United Nations to replace the League of Nations, pursued the Truman Doctrine to defend freedom from communist threat, launched the Marshall Plan to rescue Western Europe's economy from the devastation of war, and established NATO to defend Western Europe.
About the Author
Lawrence J. Haas is a senior fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council and former communications director for Vice President Al Gore. His writings have appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, USA Today, and many other outlets. He has published five other books, including The Kennedys in the World: How Jack, Bobby, and Ted Remade America's Empire (Potomac, 2021).
Reviews
"Mr. Haas, a former communications director for Vice President Al Gore, writes with an admirable lightness of touch and a command of detail that is enhanced by his insider knowledge of how Congress and the White House operate. This is a first-class story, well told, of professional politicians working in tandem during a world crisis in the best interests of the republic."-Richard Aldous, Wall Street Journal
"A well-written, timely and thoroughly researched book."-Taylor Dibbert, Huffington Post
"Nowhere has this remarkable story of American leadership been so well researched and recorded as in Haas's masterpiece, Harry and Arthur. Its special value lies in its timeliness. Not since 1945 have we faced such complex and dangerous threats. Haas frames the question perfectly: can we do it again?"-Robert McFarlane, national security advisor to President Reagan
"Original and meticulously researched . . . . Informative and highly readable."-Ruth King, Family Security Matters
"Well researched and engaging. The author's writing style makes it read more like a fast paced novel than a piece of history."-Casey Wheeler, History Book Reviews
"A well-forged thesis builds a strong argument for the ongoing significance of this foreign policy."-Kirkus starred review
"An important, well-written, well-researched, authoritative, and fascinating look at a crucial four years in American and world history."-Shoshana Bryen, InFOCUS Quarterly
"Enlightening."-Kevin Canfield, Kansas City Star
"Harry & Arthur serves as a timely reminder of the power of bi-partisanship."-David Luhrssen, Shepherd Express
"Members of Congress-donkeys and elephants alike-take note: Bipartisan cooperation is possible. That is the central message of this well-conceived and well-written book."-Aaron Leibel, Washington Jewish Week
Book Information
ISBN 9781640124820
Author Lawrence J. Haas
Format Paperback
Page Count 340
Imprint Potomac Books Inc
Publisher Potomac Books Inc