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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Profiles in Courage
Book • 1957
Written by John F. Kennedy in 1955, 'Profiles in Courage' chronicles the lives and actions of eight U.S.
Senators who stood by their principles despite significant personal and political risks.
The book highlights acts of political courage throughout American history, emphasizing the importance of moral integrity and the willingness to make difficult decisions for the greater good.
It includes detailed profiles of senators such as John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, Sam Houston, and Edmund G. Ross, among others.
The narratives serve as a testament to the enduring impact of courageous decisions on American history and offer timeless lessons on leadership, integrity, and the complexities of democratic governance.
Senators who stood by their principles despite significant personal and political risks.
The book highlights acts of political courage throughout American history, emphasizing the importance of moral integrity and the willingness to make difficult decisions for the greater good.
It includes detailed profiles of senators such as John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, Sam Houston, and Edmund G. Ross, among others.
The narratives serve as a testament to the enduring impact of courageous decisions on American history and offer timeless lessons on leadership, integrity, and the complexities of democratic governance.
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