A Diminished President: FDR in 1944

by Matthew B. Wills

Early in 1944, a medical examination of Franklin Roosevelt revealed that he was dying. The war was still not won, and the fourth term campaign was just around the corner. For those and other reasons, the White House physician chose to hide the condition of the president. After extensive research, Matthew B. Wills answers many questions about the incapacity of President Roosevelt during this time. He assesses the effect the president’s failing health had on his ability to perform his elected role. "A Diminished President" opens the door for the reader to see the larger implications of the actions of a few key individuals.

192 pages, Hardcover

Published February 1, 2003