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Evan Thomas's startling account of how the underrated Dwight Eisenhower saved the world from nuclear holocaust.Upon assuming the presidency in 1953, Dwight Eisenhower set about to make good on his campaign promise to end the Korean War. Yet while Eisenhower was quickly viewed by many as a doddering lightweight, behind the bland smile and simple speech was a master tactician. To end the hostilities ... Read more

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by Paul Brickhill ...

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Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy)

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