John M Shea

Franklin D. Roosevelt was one of the most powerful and popular U.S. presidents. He was the only one to serve 12 years and was elected four times. As the leader of the nation, he saw the country through an economic depression and World War II. Through primary sources, personal and political writings, and quotations, readers will become familiar with the man behind the famous name, from his early life to his momentous presidency.

This book introduces some of the heroes of the US Coast Guard from the 1918 rescue work of John Allen Midgett to the 2010 rescue work of Christopher Austin.