Episode 651: David L. Roll, Author of Ascent to Power

David L. Roll, author of George Marshall and The Hopkins Touch, joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his latest book Ascent to Power: How Truman Emerged from Roosevelt's Shadow and Remade the World.

It was an extraordinary time in our history. Probably the most impactful time in our history, squeezed into those few years. It’s really remarkable.
— David L. Roll on President Truman's first term in office, 1945 - 1948.