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Herbert Hoover in the White House: the ordeal of the presidency
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New York : Simon & Schuster, 2016.
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xx, 554 pages, [16] unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Describes the uphill battle faced by the 31st president, who served his single term during the Great Depression, portraying the man as bright, well-meaning and energetic but ultimately lacking in the tools of leadership.

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First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
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9781451648676, 1451648677

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Describes the uphill battle faced by the 31st president, who served his single term during the Great Depression, portraying the man as bright, well-meaning and energetic but ultimately lacking in the tools of leadership.
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Rappleye, C. (2016). Herbert Hoover in the White House: the ordeal of the presidency. First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. New York, Simon & Schuster.

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Rappleye, Charles. 2016. Herbert Hoover in the White House: The Ordeal of the Presidency. New York, Simon & Schuster.

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Rappleye, Charles, Herbert Hoover in the White House: The Ordeal of the Presidency. New York, Simon & Schuster, 2016.

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Rappleye, Charles. Herbert Hoover in the White House: The Ordeal of the Presidency. First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. New York, Simon & Schuster, 2016.

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