No Monuments for John Adams

David McCullough’s book and the HBO mini-series provide an excellent portrayal of one of America’s least appreciated presidents.

Roosevelt’s Not-so-Secret War

Roosevelt’s Secret War: FDR and World War II Espionage by Joseph Persico provides a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). I wish all history books were as fun to read as this one.