The Double Edged Sword
Presidential Character from George Washington to Bill Clinton
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
23 December 1999
Summary
Ever since the Founding Fathers’ faith in George Washington led them to create the presidency, the issue of character has been inextricably linked to the Oval Office. The American people have always expected their presidents to serve not only as political leaders but also role models of personal behaviour, setting standards for raising their children. But as the new millennium nears, character and values have taken on a significance never contemplated by Washington and the Founding Fathers. I…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780813367774 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0813367778 |
| Author: | Robert Shogan |
| Publisher: | Basic Books |
| Imprint: | Basic Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 23 December 1999 |
| Weight: | 462g |
| Dimensions: | 225mm x 150mm x 16mm |
About The Author
Robert Shogan
For more than 30 years and over the course of seven presidencies, Robert Shogan covered the political scene from Washington as national political correspondent for Newsweek and the The Los Angeles Times. He is currently Adjunct Professor of Government at the centre for Study of American Government of Johns Hopkins University. He lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
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