Secret Affairs

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The narrative explores the concealed struggles of Franklin Roosevelt, Cordell Hull, and Sumner Welles as they navigated personal secrets while shaping U.S. foreign policy during World War II. Gellman reveals their hidden vulnerabilities—Roosevelt's paralysis, Hull's illness, and Welles's complex personal life—through newly accessed documents. Despite their shared goals, their inability to communicate openly about their challenges ultimately undermined their legacies. The book delves into the intriguing interplay of personal and political dynamics that influenced America's wartime decisions.