Awakening the spirit of America: FDR's war of words with Charles Lindbergh - and the battle to save democracy
"A powerful new work of history that brings President Roosevelt, his allies, and his adversaries to life as he fought to transform America from an isolationist bystander into the world's first superpower. Franklin Roosevelt awoke at 2:50 a.m. on September 1, 1939 to the news that Germany h...
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| Zusammenfassung: | "A powerful new work of history that brings President Roosevelt, his allies, and his adversaries to life as he fought to transform America from an isolationist bystander into the world's first superpower. Franklin Roosevelt awoke at 2:50 a.m. on September 1, 1939 to the news that Germany had invaded Poland, signaling the start of World War II. The president had warned for years that Hitler's fascist regime posed an existential threat to democracy, but the American public remained stubbornly isolationist as fascist sympathizing groups, egged on by right wing media stars promoting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, plotted to overthrow the president. The situation was dire, and Roosevelt quickly found himself facing an unexpected adversary: Charles Lindbergh. Wildly popular, the famed aviator's youthful charm, plainspoken rhetoric, and media magnetism earned him a massive following as he led an aggressive attack on FDR's policies. Millions listened to Linberg's radio broadcasts and attended his rallies. Powerful individuals including William Randolph Hearst, Henry Ford, and members of Congress supported him. The German government provided secret funds to Lindbergh's Nazi followers as he led the radical America First Committee in an effort to prevent Roosevelt from aiding England's survival--and the world's. Awakening the Spirit of America brilliantly shows how Roosevelt overcame the forces aligned against him in a war against fascism. Paul Sparrow, former director of the FDR Presidential Library, reveals how FDR's triumph of leadership was by no means a foregone conclusion. Roosevelt's astute political maneuvers and persuasive use of language to preserve what he termed "the spirit of America" changed history and can still inspire today. Sparrow brings readers into the rooms where key decisions were made, focusing on the crucial role words, media, and propaganda played in the transformation of America into the protector of the free world. Awakening the Spirit of America provides a riveting, inside account of FDR's ultimate victory over pro-Nazi isolationists and provides vital insight into American history and an iconic president"--Dust jacket flap |
| Beschreibung: | xv, 287 Seiten Illustrationen 24 cm |
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| spelling | Sparrow, Paul M. Verfasser (DE-588)1342142632 aut Awakening the spirit of America FDR's war of words with Charles Lindbergh - and the battle to save democracy Paul M. Sparrow Awakening the spirit of America First Pegasus Books cloth edition New York Pegasus Books 2024 xv, 287 Seiten Illustrationen 24 cm txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Preface -- Part one: The war begins. "God help us all" -- A shot across the bow -- The persecution of the Jews -- Hopping mad -- The fall France, the rise of Churchill -- Part two: A helping hand. Destroyers, deceivers, and decisions -- Love takes flight -- A night to remember -- The cruise that launched a thousand ships -- Words that changed the world -- Part three: Fighting for the soul of America. Neither a borrower nor a lender be -- Lindbergh versus Roosevelt -- Waiting for war -- The face of fascism -- High stakes on the high seas -- Betrayal, lies, and an act of faith -- Part four: A special friendship. Secret meetings -- Loss and Lindbergh -- Race against time -- Infamy -- Christmas at the White House -- The state of the union -- Epilogue "A powerful new work of history that brings President Roosevelt, his allies, and his adversaries to life as he fought to transform America from an isolationist bystander into the world's first superpower. Franklin Roosevelt awoke at 2:50 a.m. on September 1, 1939 to the news that Germany had invaded Poland, signaling the start of World War II. The president had warned for years that Hitler's fascist regime posed an existential threat to democracy, but the American public remained stubbornly isolationist as fascist sympathizing groups, egged on by right wing media stars promoting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, plotted to overthrow the president. The situation was dire, and Roosevelt quickly found himself facing an unexpected adversary: Charles Lindbergh. Wildly popular, the famed aviator's youthful charm, plainspoken rhetoric, and media magnetism earned him a massive following as he led an aggressive attack on FDR's policies. Millions listened to Linberg's radio broadcasts and attended his rallies. Powerful individuals including William Randolph Hearst, Henry Ford, and members of Congress supported him. The German government provided secret funds to Lindbergh's Nazi followers as he led the radical America First Committee in an effort to prevent Roosevelt from aiding England's survival--and the world's. Awakening the Spirit of America brilliantly shows how Roosevelt overcame the forces aligned against him in a war against fascism. Paul Sparrow, former director of the FDR Presidential Library, reveals how FDR's triumph of leadership was by no means a foregone conclusion. Roosevelt's astute political maneuvers and persuasive use of language to preserve what he termed "the spirit of America" changed history and can still inspire today. Sparrow brings readers into the rooms where key decisions were made, focusing on the crucial role words, media, and propaganda played in the transformation of America into the protector of the free world. Awakening the Spirit of America provides a riveting, inside account of FDR's ultimate victory over pro-Nazi isolationists and provides vital insight into American history and an iconic president"--Dust jacket flap Lindbergh, Charles A. 1902-1974 (DE-588)118573101 gnd rswk-swf Roosevelt, Franklin D. 1882-1945 (DE-588)118602551 gnd rswk-swf Geschichte gnd rswk-swf Politik (DE-588)4046514-7 gnd rswk-swf Faschismus (DE-588)4016494-9 gnd rswk-swf Öffentliche Meinung (DE-588)4043152-6 gnd rswk-swf Zweiter Weltkrieg (DE-588)4079167-1 gnd rswk-swf USA (DE-588)4078704-7 gnd rswk-swf Roosevelt, Franklin D. / (Franklin Delano) / 1882-1945 Lindbergh, Charles A. / (Charles Augustus) / 1902-1974 United States / Politics and government / 1933-1945 Isolationism / United States / History / 20th century Fascism / United States / History / 20th century Public opinion / United States / History / 20th century Antisemitism / United States / History / 20th century États-Unis / Politique et gouvernement / 1933-1945 Isolationnisme / États-Unis / Histoire / 20e siècle Fascisme / États-Unis / Histoire / 20e siècle Opinion publique / États-Unis / Histoire / 20e siècle Antisémitisme / États-Unis / Histoire / 20e siècle Biographies Roosevelt, Franklin D. 1882-1945 (DE-588)118602551 p Lindbergh, Charles A. 1902-1974 (DE-588)118573101 p USA (DE-588)4078704-7 g Politik (DE-588)4046514-7 s Faschismus (DE-588)4016494-9 s Öffentliche Meinung (DE-588)4043152-6 s Zweiter Weltkrieg (DE-588)4079167-1 s Geschichte z DE-604 |
| spellingShingle | Sparrow, Paul M. Awakening the spirit of America FDR's war of words with Charles Lindbergh - and the battle to save democracy Preface -- Part one: The war begins. "God help us all" -- A shot across the bow -- The persecution of the Jews -- Hopping mad -- The fall France, the rise of Churchill -- Part two: A helping hand. Destroyers, deceivers, and decisions -- Love takes flight -- A night to remember -- The cruise that launched a thousand ships -- Words that changed the world -- Part three: Fighting for the soul of America. Neither a borrower nor a lender be -- Lindbergh versus Roosevelt -- Waiting for war -- The face of fascism -- High stakes on the high seas -- Betrayal, lies, and an act of faith -- Part four: A special friendship. Secret meetings -- Loss and Lindbergh -- Race against time -- Infamy -- Christmas at the White House -- The state of the union -- Epilogue Lindbergh, Charles A. 1902-1974 (DE-588)118573101 gnd Roosevelt, Franklin D. 1882-1945 (DE-588)118602551 gnd Politik (DE-588)4046514-7 gnd Faschismus (DE-588)4016494-9 gnd Öffentliche Meinung (DE-588)4043152-6 gnd Zweiter Weltkrieg (DE-588)4079167-1 gnd |
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| title | Awakening the spirit of America FDR's war of words with Charles Lindbergh - and the battle to save democracy |
| title_alt | Awakening the spirit of America |
| title_auth | Awakening the spirit of America FDR's war of words with Charles Lindbergh - and the battle to save democracy |
| title_exact_search | Awakening the spirit of America FDR's war of words with Charles Lindbergh - and the battle to save democracy |
| title_full | Awakening the spirit of America FDR's war of words with Charles Lindbergh - and the battle to save democracy Paul M. Sparrow |
| title_fullStr | Awakening the spirit of America FDR's war of words with Charles Lindbergh - and the battle to save democracy Paul M. Sparrow |
| title_full_unstemmed | Awakening the spirit of America FDR's war of words with Charles Lindbergh - and the battle to save democracy Paul M. Sparrow |
| title_short | Awakening the spirit of America |
| title_sort | awakening the spirit of america fdr s war of words with charles lindbergh and the battle to save democracy |
| title_sub | FDR's war of words with Charles Lindbergh - and the battle to save democracy |
| topic | Lindbergh, Charles A. 1902-1974 (DE-588)118573101 gnd Roosevelt, Franklin D. 1882-1945 (DE-588)118602551 gnd Politik (DE-588)4046514-7 gnd Faschismus (DE-588)4016494-9 gnd Öffentliche Meinung (DE-588)4043152-6 gnd Zweiter Weltkrieg (DE-588)4079167-1 gnd |
| topic_facet | Lindbergh, Charles A. 1902-1974 Roosevelt, Franklin D. 1882-1945 Politik Faschismus Öffentliche Meinung Zweiter Weltkrieg USA |
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