Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-250) and index.
Contents
Introduction -- Roosevelt and the Democrats in the 1930s : triumph and troubles -- The Republicans : "we want Willkie" -- The Democrats : "the Sphinx" -- The campaign : the challenger vs. the "champ" -- The election : "another great Democratic victory" -- Epilogue -- Appendix A. Franklin D. Roosevelt's address accepting the Democratic party nomination for President, July 19, 1940 -- Appendix B. 1940 presidential election results -- Appendix C. Franklin D. Roosevelt's inauguration speech, January 20, 1941.