Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and how They Changed America, 1789-1989Thorndike Press, 2007 - 804 pages From the author Newsweek called the nations leading presidential historian comes an inspiring narrative chronicling the crucial moments when a courageous president has dramatically changed the future of the United States. of full-color photos. |
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... wife . Adams empathized with his old friend . He knew that the French had threatened Gerry with war if he did not remain in Paris . In October 1798 , Adams invited Gerry to see him at Peacefield . There in the Presi- dent's parlor ...
... wife . Adams empathized with his old friend . He knew that the French had threatened Gerry with war if he did not remain in Paris . In October 1798 , Adams invited Gerry to see him at Peacefield . There in the Presi- dent's parlor ...
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... wife , McClellan had studied at West Point and served under General Winfield Scott in the Mexican War . As an Illinois Central Railroad executive , he had attended one of the Lincoln - Douglas debates and was jarred by Lincoln's ...
... wife , McClellan had studied at West Point and served under General Winfield Scott in the Mexican War . As an Illinois Central Railroad executive , he had attended one of the Lincoln - Douglas debates and was jarred by Lincoln's ...
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... wife , Billie , Willkie was conducting a romance with the New York Herald Tribune's book editor , Irita Van Doren , that was almost a mar- riage . After his nomination , Willkie convinced his lawful wife , who still loved him , to ...
... wife , Billie , Willkie was conducting a romance with the New York Herald Tribune's book editor , Irita Van Doren , that was almost a mar- riage . After his nomination , Willkie convinced his lawful wife , who still loved him , to ...
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