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Roosevelt: The Soldier of Freedom, 1940-1945

James MacGregor Burns

This award-winning companion volume to Roosevelt: The Lion and the Fox concludes the first and most acclaimed complete biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Undoubtedly the most comprehensive study of one of America's most acclaimed presidents, this classic biography is unparalleled in its depth, accuracy, and accomplishment.

War & MilitaryWar & Military · medium confidenceWar & Military61 signalsGoogle Books: World War, 1939-1945 -> War & MilitaryAward Category: National Book Award for History and Biography -> BiographyAward Category: Biography -> BiographyWar & Military Strategy

Award History

2 wins · 3 total

AwardYearResultCategory / Notes
National Book Award for History and BiographyMajor1971WinnerSecondary source
Francis Parkman Prize1971WinnerSecondary source
Pulitzer Prize in HistoryMajor1971FinalistSecondary source
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  1. 01 Central figures

    • Franklin Delano Roosevelt95%

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  4. 04 Reading orientation

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