Moe, Richard.
New York : Oxford University Press, 2013.
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Part of the series Pivotal moments in American history;Pivotal moments in American history.
Notes:

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 353-357) and index.
• Introduction: History repeating itself — Shifting gears — A laying on of hands — Methods short of war — Redefining neutrality — The sphinx — A year of consequence — A hurricane of events — The republicans appear on stage — FDR decides — Preparing for the big show — Chicago: Following the script — Chicago: Unscripted — Drafts and destroyers — The politics of war — To the finish line — Epilogue: The mandate.
• Discusses President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s decision to defy one hundred fifty years of tradition and seek a third term in office.

Subjects:

• Presidents — United States — Election — 1940.
• Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945.
• United States — Politics and government — 1933-1945.
• United States — Foreign relations — 1933-1945.
• Presidents — Term of office — United States.
• World War, 1939-1945 — United States.

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