Publisher's Synopsis
""Dawes The Doer!"" by Carl W. Ackerman is a biographical book that tells the story of Charles G. Dawes, an American banker, politician, and diplomat who served as the 30th Vice President of the United States under President Calvin Coolidge. The book chronicles Dawes' life from his childhood in Ohio to his rise in the banking industry and his political career. It explores his role in the World War I effort and his work as the director of the Bureau of the Budget under President Warren G. Harding. The book also delves into Dawes' contributions to the Dawes Plan, a plan to help Germany pay off its war debts, and his work as the Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Throughout the book, Ackerman paints a vivid picture of Dawes as a man of action, a ""doer"" who was committed to making a difference in the world. The book is filled with anecdotes and insights into Dawes' life and career, making it a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, and diplomacy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.