America First

In this engaging audiobook, bestselling historian H. W. Brands explores the intense debate surrounding America's role in the world before World War II, focusing on the opposing views of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who advocated for intervention, and the isolationist Charles Lindbergh, a celebrated aviator. As Hitler’s aggression unfolded in Europe, Lindbergh emerged as a leading voice against entering the conflict, while FDR faced the challenge of shifting public sentiment towards supporting war. Brands captures this pivotal moment in American history, highlighting the political maneuvering that defined a legendary presidency.