Jonathan Alter

Jonathan Alter is an American journalist, author, and television producer known for his work as a columnist and senior editor for Newsweek, as well as his appearances on NBC News and MSNBC. He has written several books on American politics and history.

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  1. 1. The Defining Moment

    FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope
    Cover of 'The Defining Moment' by Jonathan Alter

    A concise narrative of how a newly elected leader confronted the national economic collapse of 1933 by using bold, experimental policies and unprecedented executive action during his first hundred days, reshaping the role of the presidency and restoring public confidence; the book traces the creation and implementation of relief, recovery and reform programs, the political maneuvering and communication strategies that sold them to the public, and the long-term transformation of American government and politics that resulted.

    The 17008th Greatest Book of All Time
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