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Government seizure of the nation’s strikebound steel mills on 8 April 1952 stands as one of President Harry S Truman’s most controversial actions, representing an unprecedented use of presidential power. On 8 June 1952 the United States Supreme Court invalidated Truman’s order with its monumental decision in Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. v. Sawyer. The history and significance of this case constitute the subject of Maeva Marcus’s meticulously researched, brilliantly analyzed, and authoritative study. From Truman’s initial assertion of "inherent" executive power under the Constitution to the High Court’s seven opinions, Marcus assesses the influence of the case on the doctrine of separation of powers and, specifically, the nature and practice of executive authority. First published in 1977 (Columbia University Press), and reissued here in paperback with a new foreword by Louis Fisher, this book remains the definitive account of the Steel Seizure incident and its political and legal ramifications.

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This excellent book is a history of Youngstown v. Sawyer, a landmark Supreme Court case on Presidential powers.The case arose when the White House nationalized steel factories in order to block a labor strike that threatened to disrupt steel production during the Korean War.The Supreme Court firmly rejected Truman's claim of an "inherent" Presidential power to seize private property during wartime.Given the extremist constitutional claims made by the current Bush Administration -- including the power to hold American citizens incommunicado for the duration of the (potentially endless) war on terror -- Youngstown remains hugely relevant today.

Marcus lays out the political, legal, and foreign policy contexts of Youngstown before delving into the details of the litigation and discussing the constitutional significance of the outcome.Herexposition is workmanlike and methodical, as befits a recycled doctoral dissertation.My only real complaint -- hence the rating of four stars -- is that long sections of the book are little more than summaries of legal briefs and courtroom oral arguments.These could have been cut back.But with that qualification, I would recommend the book without reservation to anyone interested in American constitutional history or the institution of the Presidency.

Parallels to our time?
In an earlier era, steel making was a key strategic industry for the US. Marcus takes us back to 1952 and the tensions of that era. With World War 2 still recently over and the Korean conflict starting up, the international situation looked grave. She walks us through the events that led Truman to take over the steel mills. She marshalls the arguments pro and con for this, that echoed through the nation.

A very readable study in the limitations of presidential power. Plus a current reader might be struck by the parallels between Truman's actions and Bush's recent decisions. Both presidents asserted prerogatives that were strenuously opposed by others. Though in retrospect, the Cold War and the then developing Korean War were far deadlier for the US than the current situation, where the US has a unipolar hyperpower advantage. ... Read more

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42. Presidential nominations and elections; a history of American conventions, national campaigns, inaugurations and campaign caricature, with numerous illustrations by Joseph Bucklin Bishop
	Paperback: 322 Pages (2010-09-08) list price: US$30.75 -- used & new: US$20.69 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1171702531 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description Originally published in 1916. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

43. Presidential Nominations And Elections: A History Of American Conventions, National Campaigns, Inaugurations And Campaign Caricature (1916) by Joseph Bucklin Bishop
	Hardcover: 316 Pages (2008-10-27) list price: US$45.95 -- used & new: US$31.11 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1437240402 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

44. Presidential Nominations and Elections; A History of American Conventions, National Campaigns, Inaugurations and Campaign Caricature by Joseph Bucklin Bishop
	Paperback: 100 Pages (2010-10-14) list price: US$20.00 -- used & new: US$20.00 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0217031072 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: C. Scribner in 1916 in 323 pages; Description: "A portion of the material in this volume appeared in a book published by me in 1904, entitled 'Our political drama' ... To it has been addedsufficient new matter to present a complete review ... down to the present time."; Subjects: History / United States / General; Political Science / History & Theory; Philosophy / Religious; Religion / Christianity / Catholic; Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & Heads of State; Religion / Religion, Politics & State; Social Science / Discrimination & Race Relations; Political Science / Political Process / Elections; History / United States / 20th Century; Political Science / General; ... Read more

45. The Coming to Power: Critical presidential elections in American history by Arthur Meier Schlesinger
	Hardcover: 550 Pages (1972) Asin: B0006BZWKQ Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan

46. The Joint Press Conference: The History, Impact, and Prospects of American Presidential Debates (Contributions to the Study of Mass Media and Communications) by David J. Lanoue, Peter R. Schrott
	Hardcover: 184 Pages (1991-02-28) list price: US$101.95 -- used & new: US$101.95 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0313272484 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description The reinterpretations of social science findings presented in this first comprehensive analysis of the issues of presidential debate effects on voting behavior strongly suggest that early reports of the electoral triviality of the debates were premature. Lanoue and Schrott study the largely ignored area of the content of presidential debates, emphasize the importance of reinforcement as an electorally significant phenomenon, and propose a model of debate effects that takes into consideration both direct and indirect paths between debate watching and attitude change. ... Read more

47. What Was Cooking in Martha's Washington's Presidential Mansions? (Cooking Throughout American History) by Tanya Larkin
	Library Binding: 24 Pages (2001-07) list price: US$21.25 -- used & new: US$21.25 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0823956067 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description Describes Martha Washington, wife of the first president of the United States, her activities during the Revolutionary Was and as first lady, and some of the foods she served at various stages in her life.Includes recipes. ... Read more

48. My Fellow Americans: Presidential Addresses That Shaped History by James C. Humes
	Hardcover: 312 Pages (1992-03-30) list price: US$119.95 -- used & new: US$9.34 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0275935078 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description The presidency, in Theodore Roosevelt's famous words, is a "Bully Pulpit." Humes, a former White House speechwriter, here gives us a unique perspective on presidential speech writing. No other book has examined the major presidential addresses--their construction and their impact--as history, and no one has studied the presidency from this vantage point. This is a vital study of American political history seen through the prism of selected presidential addresses. It reveals how presidents used major addresses to give a theme for their administration, to introduce history-making legislation or programs, or to rally a majority of the nation behind their policies. ... Read more

50. Presidential Commissions (Studies in American history and government) by Carl Marcy
	Paperback: 141 Pages (1973-03-02) Isbn: 030670532X Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan

52. The degeneration of our presidential election;: A history and analysis of an American institution in trouble by Jules Abels
	Hardcover: 322 Pages (1968) Asin: B0006BUA8K Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan

53. The Presidential Election of 1828 (Perspectives in American History Ser No, 22) by Florence Weston
	Hardcover: 217 Pages (1974-06) list price: US$35.00 Isbn: 0879913347 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan

54. See How They Ran: The Changing Role of the Presidential Candidate in American History by Gil Troy
	Hardcover: 354 Pages (1991-11-04) list price: US$27.95 -- used & new: US$17.94 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0029330351 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description A strategic history of every presidential campaign shows that Americans' frustration with today's expensive campaign vulgarity is an expression of a centuries-long struggle to make peace with the idea of leadership in a democracy. ... Read more

55. Presidential nominations and elections; a history of American conventions, national campaigns, inaugurations and campaign caricature by Joseph Bucklin Bishop
	Paperback: 320 Pages (2010-08-31) list price: US$30.75 -- used & new: US$22.20 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1178126528 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: C. Scribner in 1916 in 323 pages; Description: "A portion of the material in this volume appeared in a book published by me in 1904, entitled 'Our political drama' ... To it has been addedsufficient new matter to present a complete review ... down to the present time."; Subjects: History / United States / General; Political Science / History & Theory; Philosophy / Religious; Religion / Christianity / Catholic; Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & Heads of State; Religion / Religion, Politics & State; Social Science / Discrimination & Race Relations; Political Science / Political Process / Elections; History / United States / 20th Century; Political Science / General; ... Read more

56. The Coming to Power: Critical Presidential Elections in American History by Jr. edited by Arthur Schlesinger
	Hardcover: Pages (1972) Asin: B0023WQOWG Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan

57. Truman & the Steel Seizure Case : The Limits of Presidential Power (Contemporary American History Ser.) by Maeva Marcus
	Hardcover: Pages (1979-01-01) Asin: B001NIR3XU Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan

58. We the People: an American Celebration, 1985 Presidential Inauguration: Pictorial History of the 50th American Presidential Inaugural and Events by 1985 presidential inaugural committee
	Hardcover: Pages (1985-01-01) Asin: B002V94IQU Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan

59. Presidential Nominations And Elections: A History Of American Conventions, National Campaigns, Inaugurations And Campaign Caricature (1916) by Joseph Bucklin Bishop
	Hardcover: 314 Pages (2010-09-10) list price: US$36.76 -- used & new: US$36.76 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1165024535 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

60. Presidential Nominations And Elections: A History Of American Conventions, National Campaigns, Inaugurations And Campaign Caricature (1916) by Joseph Bucklin Bishop
	Paperback: 314 Pages (2010-09-10) list price: US$24.76 -- used & new: US$24.76 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 1164911309 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more