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Jon Meacham on What Makes a Great President | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

The Secrets of Statecraft

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The Evolving Significance of the Presidency in American History

This chapter examines the role of the presidency in American history, particularly from Lincoln's assassination to Teddy Roosevelt's era. It highlights the paradox of limited notable leadership during the Gilded Age alongside the U.S.'s rise as an economic powerhouse, exploring the interplay of historical forces that define the country's moral evolution.

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