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4/5/2020

New Deal or Nazism? Historical Comparisons to Trump's Performance as a Leader in Crisis

by Walter G. Moss

Comparing the first 100 days in power of Franklin Roosevelt and Adolf Hitler offers a sobering reminder of the consequences of decisions pursued by leaders in crisis.

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New Deal or Nazism? Historical Comparisons to Trump's Performance as a Leader in Crisis

by Walter G. Moss