In the Arena

A History of American Presidential Hopefuls

By: Peter Shea, Tom Maday (Photographer), Michael Dukakis (Foreword by)

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Hardcover | 8 April 2021

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In the Arena profiles more than three dozen American leaders who captured their party's nomination for the presidency, but never reached the Oval Office. Author Peter Shea tells of the rise, early career, campaign and later achievements of historical giants like Aaron Burr and Henry Clay, up through modern candidates Mitt Romney and Hillary Clinton. A foreword by 1988 candidate Michael Dukakis gives readers more personal insight into what it's like to run for one of the most powerful positions in the world - and come up short.

Photos of monuments and other memorials accompany each subject, along with campaign memorabilia, illustrating the legacy many of these candidates left behind after relinquishing their dreams of serving as President of the United States. In a speech that gave the book its name, President Theodore Roosevelt gave ultimate credit "to the man who is actually in the arena...who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." In the Arena honors, in words and pictures, their courage and sacrifices.

Industry Reviews

"Who knew losers could be so interesting? Fans of American history will find hours of engaging reading in this book." - Booklist

"If you are a student of history, especially American History, you will love this book." - Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning

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