Troy Senik- A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency of Grover Cleveland

Published: Jan. 14, 2023, 12:15 p.m.

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Featuring a wealth of in-depth research and newly uncovered details, A Man of Iron explores the remarkable life and extraordinary career of Grover Cleveland\\u2014one of America\\u2019s most unusual presidents and the only one to serve two non-consecutive terms.
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\\nGrover Cleveland\\u2019s political career\\u2014a dizzying journey that saw him rise from obscure lawyer to president of the United States in just three years\\u2014was marked by contradictions. A politician of uncharacteristic honesty and principle, he was nevertheless dogged by secrets from his personal life. A believer in limited government, he pushed presidential power to its limits to combat a crippling depression, suppress labor unrest, and resist the forces of American imperialism. A headstrong executive who alienated Congress, political bosses, and even his own party, his stubbornness nevertheless became the key to his political appeal. The most successful Democratic politician of his era, he came to be remembered most fondly by Republicans.
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\\nA fascinating look at a unique man presiding over a transformational era, A Man of Iron is a compelling and vivid biography joining the ranks of presidential classics such as David McCullough\\u2019s John Adams, Ron Chernow\\u2019s Grant, and Amity Shlaes\\u2019s Coolidge.

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Troy Senik is an author and former White House speechwriter whose writing has appeared in outlets such as The Wall Street JournalLos Angeles TimesCity Journal, and more. A former think tank executive, he is the cofounder of Kite & Key, a digital media company focused on public policy.

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