Economic turmoil in the 1930s and the need to create a new post-war fiscal order after 1945 were the challenges faced by Presidents Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry Truman. Their vision, and the policies by which they enacted it, underpinned recovery, global cooperation, and long-term stability.  

Joining Phil Craig⁠ for this episode of the ⁠Aspects of History⁠ ⁠podcast, historian and ⁠Chalke History Festival⁠ supremo, ⁠James Holland⁠ offers his thoughts on those leaders of the free world who contributed so much to both Europe and North America in the 21st century. His latest book, ⁠The Visionaries: The Making of the Post World War II Order in the West⁠⁠ examines international responsibility, and the enduring impact of political leadership, considering the stark contrast between past and present economic strategy.

Episode Links

The Visionaries: The Making of the Post World War II Order in the West

James Holland Links

James on We Have Ways

Website: ⁠https://www.ww2headquarters.com/⁠

X/Twitter⁠: https://x.com/James1940

Substack: https://james1940.substack.com/

Chalke History Festival Links:

Website: https://www.chalkefestival.com/

Phil Craig Links:

Phil on ⁠The Scandal Mongers Podcast

X/Twitter: https://x.com/philmcraig

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craig_phil

Aspects of History Links:

Website: www.aspectsofhistory.com

Email: history@aspectsofhistory.com