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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aArr, Stephen,
_d1921-2012
245 1 0 _aMr. President
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction November 1953.
500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-06
508 _aProduced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Mr. President" by Stephen Arr is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 1950s. The story revolves around George Wong, who has just been elected as the President of the Solar Union, a futuristic government that encompasses various planets in the solar system. The narrative explores themes of political responsibility and the weight of leadership in a complex interstellar environment, addressing the challenges Wong faces as he grapples with critical decisions affecting the lives of billions. In "Mr. President," George Wong's election is met with a mix of triumph and dread, as he quickly realizes the immense burdens that come with his new position. As he takes office, he is immediately confronted with pressing issues, including an ultimatum from an alien race called the Gnii, as well as ongoing military operations that require his attention. The novel delves into Wong's internal conflict as he navigates a series of complex political dilemmas, reflecting on the moral implications of sending troops into potentially deadly situations while also dealing with the demands of his advisors. The story highlights Wong's struggle to balance his ideals with the harsh realities of governance, showcasing how the decisions of a leader can have far-reaching consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aPolitical fiction
700 1 _aFrancis, Dick
830 0 _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction November 1953.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32719
999 _c73565
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