Under Four Administrations, from Cleveland to Taft Recollections of Oscar S. Straus ...

"Under Four Administrations: From Cleveland to Taft" by Oscar S. Straus, is a reflective memoir chronicling the author's journey through a transformative era in American history. Spanning the presidencies of Grover Cleveland to William Howard Taft, it recounts encounters with key political and diplomatic figures and explores themes of public service through the lens of personal experiences and observations. Introduced with reflections from a Maine log cabin, the narrative emphasizes the values of honesty and democracy instilled in Straus' childhood, which deeply influenced his relationships, including those with six U.S. Presidents, shaping his approach to critical events and significant relationships both in America and across the globe.