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Carter and Ending War: the Camp David Accords
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What would come Carter's greatest foreign policy achievement nearly ended in failure.
Truman on Ending a War: Atomic Bombs
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Truman understood the repercussions of dropping an atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
FDR on Policing the World: Hitler's Threat
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In 1938, Roosevelt broadcast a personal appeal to Hitler.
Truman on the Enemy: Sizing up Stalin
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Truman's first impression of Joseph Stalin was favorable.
FDR on the Enemy: Fear Itself
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FDR's inaugural address filled the American people with confidence in their new leader.
Truman, FDR and Age: A Careful Choice for Vice President
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The focus was on the Vice Presidency during the 1944 Democratic National Convention.
FDR on Lying: Hiding a Disability
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The majority of the country did not know President Roosevelt was handicapped.
Going Negative? Bush Insiders and the 1988 Campaign
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A discussion of Bush's strategy against Michael Dukakis in the 1988 presidential election.
Nixon on Ending a War: Carpet Bombing
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Nixon decided to use force to end the Vietnam War with "the Christmas Bombing."
FDR on the Enemy: Imperial Japan
2:49
On Dec 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. President Roosevelt was deeply shaken.
Truman and Abusing Power: Drafting Striking Workers
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When railroad workers went on strike, Truman threatened to draft them into the army.
Carter's First Lady: Rosalynn
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Rosalynn Carter was a major figure in her husband's campaigns and policy meetings.
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